DC Studios has officially unveiled the first trailer for LANTERNS, its highly anticipated live-action Green Lantern series, during a grand panel at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2026. The action-packed preview introduced fans to a darker and more grounded mystery, while also confirming that the series will begin streaming on JioHotstar from August 17 in India.
The Hall H presentation featured cast members Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Garret Dillahunt, and Poorna Jagannathan, alongside co-creators Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, who shared fresh details about the upcoming DC drama.
LANTERNS Trailer Promises A Dark Mystery
The newly released trailer introduces John Stewart (Aaron Pierre), a newly recruited Green Lantern, who is partnered with veteran Lantern Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) for an investigation that begins as a murder case in rural America.
However, what appears to be a routine investigation soon uncovers a much larger conspiracy connected to a dangerous cosmic force. As the mystery unfolds, the two intergalactic peacekeepers are drawn into a battle that could have devastating consequences far beyond Earth.
Unlike previous Green Lantern adaptations, LANTERNS adopts a grounded crime-thriller tone while blending DC’s signature superhero mythology with suspense and mystery.
Star-Studded Cast
Apart from Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler, the series boasts an impressive ensemble cast featuring:
- Kelly Macdonald
- Garret Dillahunt
- Poorna Jagannathan
- Laura Linney
- Jason Ritter
- Ulrich Thomsen
- Nathan Fillion
- J. Alphonse Nicholson
- Jasmine Cephas Jones
The cast brings together acclaimed performers from television and film, raising expectations for one of DC’s biggest streaming projects.
Creative Team Behind The Series
The pilot episode has been co-written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, who also serve as the series’ co-creators.
Chris Mundy serves as the showrunner, while James Hawes directs the first two episodes. The remaining episodes are directed by Stephen Williams, Geeta Vasant Patel, and Alik Sakharov.
The series is executive produced by James Gunn, Peter Safran, Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, Tom King, Ron Schmidt, and James Hawes.
LANTERNS OTT Release Date
DC Studios has confirmed that LANTERNS will premiere on August 17, 2026, with Indian audiences able to stream the Green Lantern series exclusively on JioHotstar.
The show marks another major chapter in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s newly launched DC Universe and is expected to play a key role in expanding the franchise’s interconnected storytelling.
With its gripping detective-style narrative, impressive cast, and cosmic stakes, LANTERNS is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated superhero series of the year.
FAQs
Q1. When is LANTERNS releasing?
LANTERNS will premiere on August 17, 2026.
Q2. Where can I watch LANTERNS in India?
The DC series will stream exclusively on JioHotstar.
Q3. Who plays Hal Jordan and John Stewart in LANTERNS?
Kyle Chandler plays Hal Jordan, while Aaron Pierre portrays John Stewart.
Q4. What is LANTERNS about?
The series follows Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart as they investigate a murder that uncovers a massive cosmic conspiracy threatening Earth.
Q5. Who are the creators of LANTERNS?
The series is created by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, with Chris Mundy serving as the showrunner.
