DC Studios has released the official “Lanterns” trailer, giving fans their best look yet at one of the studio’s most anticipated new series.
Unveiled during the San Diego Comic-Con panel, the trailer introduces Aaron Pierre as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, two Green Lanterns pulled into a murder investigation that quickly spirals into something much bigger.
The eight-episode series premieres Sunday, August 16, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will also be available to stream on HBO Max.
What Is “Lanterns” About?
The “Lanterns” trailer follows new Green Lantern recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.
As the case unfolds, the pair uncover a dark mystery with cosmic ties, blending grounded detective work with the larger DC Universe.
Rather than relying on nonstop superhero spectacle, the trailer leans into suspense, mystery, and character-driven storytelling, giving the series a tone that feels fresh for the franchise.
Watch The “Lanterns” Trailer
The official “Lanterns” trailer offers a first look at Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler in action while teasing the dangerous mystery that connects Earth to something much larger.
Watch the official trailer below.
The Cast
The cast includes Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler, Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Laura Linney, Jason Ritter, Ulrich Thomsen, Nathan Fillion, J. Alphonse Nicholson, and Jasmine Cephas Jones.
Will You Be Watching?
The “Lanterns” trailer makes it clear this series is taking a different approach to the Green Lantern mythology.
Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler appear to have strong chemistry, and the murder mystery at the center of the story adds an intriguing twist that sets it apart from other DC projects.
Will you be watching “Lanterns” when it premieres on August 16?
Let us know in the comments below.
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