- Lanterns may not debut on HBO Max until early 2026
- James Gunn stated that this will be the first DCU project to launch next year.
- A new rumor suggests he will appear after Supergirlwhich will hit theaters next June
DC fans, get ready for some potentially bad news, because Lanterns may not make it in time HBO Max debut early 2026.
According to a new rumor, DC Universe (DKU) upcoming Green Lantern The TV show should air after Supergirl flies to theaters. With the last one will be released worldwide on June 26, 2026.it's possible that Lanterns won't *ahem* see the light of day until July 2026 at the earliest.
To explain why this might be the case, we'll have to go back to early October. In one of his last Heat Vision NewslettersThe Hollywood Reporter (THR) hinted that the film formerly known as Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow will be the next DCU project to complete.
This wouldn't be a problem if DC Studios co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran have yet to make an announcement. Lanterns The premiere will take place early next year. Indeed, speaking to the press in February (as reported by Diversity), the pair said they expect a drop sometime in the first three months of 2026.
Understandably, THR's report has raised eyebrows among Green Lantern fans. If a trade publication simply forgot about Lanternsor was something more sinister going on?
Step Forward: Green Lantern Podcast (GLP), YouTube fan channel that decided to investigate. Seeking clarity on what THR heard, GLP exchanged emails with the publication and, in turn, October 28, 2025 releaseGLP disclosed what the email correspondence said, well it said. TL;DR: THR confirmed they heard about it. Lanterns will start after Supergirl.
It turns out that we will have to wait a long time for the next one. DCU Chapter One the project debuts. Indeed, with Peacemaker Season 2 ends in mid-October, and no other DC Studios films or TV shows will leave the production line before SupergirlIt will be another eight months before the Warner Bros comic book universe has anything new to offer us.
For what it's worth, I've reached out to HBO Max for clarification on Lanterns' release window. I have not received a response at the time of publication, but I will update this article if I receive one.
Meanwhile, we've slowly learned more about the DCU series Green Lantern. Recently one of his showrunners spoke about the “push and pull” that will exist between the two main characters. The persons in question? Famous Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart, played by Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre, respectively.
To learn more about the upcoming sci-fi detective series, read my full story guide to Lanterns. As soon as you finish, start everything we know about Supergirl.
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