Lanterns premiered on August 16, 2026. New episodes stream Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT on HBO Max in the United States. The season has eight episodes, and one new episode arrives each Sunday through October 4.
Lanterns full episode release schedule
Episode 7 is next: Sunday, September 27, 2026. As of September 24, six episodes have aired. Two remain on the weekly schedule: Episode 7 and the October 4 finale.
- Episode 1 — Sunday, August 16 — Pilot
- Episode 2 — Sunday, August 23 — Trust Fall
- Episode 3 — Sunday, August 30 — OutKast
- Episode 4 — Sunday, September 6 — The Weenie
- Episode 5 — Sunday, September 13
- Episode 6 — Sunday, September 20
- Episode 7 — Sunday, September 27 — next episode
- Episode 8 — Sunday, October 4 — season finale
The U.S. times above refer to streaming. For the HBO channel, check your provider’s local program guide; its West Coast feed can use a different slot.
What time does Lanterns Episode 7 stream?
Episode 7 is scheduled for Sunday, September 27 at 9:00 p.m. Eastern, 8:00 p.m. Central and 6:00 p.m. Pacific on HBO Max in the US.
In the UK, that simultaneous release falls at 2:00 a.m. BST on Monday, September 28. Check HBO Max or NOW for streaming and your provider’s guide for Sky Atlantic’s linear showing. The UK calendar date is one day later because the US release falls overnight.
Availability outside the US and UK depends on local HBO Max partners and regional schedules. If the service is not offered directly where you live, check the local platform carrying HBO programs before planning when to watch. The weekly dates may appear one calendar day later in regions where the US broadcast arrives after midnight.
Where can you watch Lanterns?
US viewers can watch Lanterns live on HBO or stream it on HBO Max. You need access to the channel or an active streaming subscription; the series is not scheduled for a free release.
The show is an HBO drama produced with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios. It is part of the connected DC Universe rather than a continuation of the 2011 Green Lantern movie.
Is Lanterns releasing all at once?
No. HBO is releasing one episode per week. The full eight-episode season is scheduled to be available after the October 4 finale.
What is Lanterns about?
Lanterns pairs John Stewart, a new Green Lantern recruit played by Aaron Pierre, with veteran Lantern Hal Jordan, played by Kyle Chandler. They investigate a murder in the American heartland.
The trailer shows power rings and other Green Lanterns, while John and Hal investigate the case on Earth.
Kelly Macdonald, Laura Linney, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Ulrich Thomsen, Jason Ritter, and Jasmine Cephas Jones are part of the cast. Nathan Fillion also returns as Guy Gardner after appearing in the DCU’s Superman projects.
Our Lanterns series page brings together the cast overview and related stories.
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Do you need to watch anything before Lanterns?
You can start with Lanterns. The story introduces John Stewart as a new recruit, so viewers meet the Green Lantern Corps through his training and investigation.
Knowing Guy Gardner from Superman or Supergirl may add context, but it is not required to understand the main investigation. The 2011 Green Lantern film is from a different continuity and is not part of this version of the DCU.
Lanterns release FAQ
How many episodes are in Lanterns Season 1?
Season 1 has eight episodes.
When is the Lanterns finale?
If the weekly schedule holds, Episode 8 arrives Sunday, October 4, in the US and Monday, October 5, in the UK.
Will Lanterns be on Netflix?
No Netflix release has been announced. Lanterns is an HBO series and streams on HBO Max in the US.
