When is the DC series Lanterns scheduled to premiere in the United States?

The DC series Lanterns is scheduled to premiere in the United States on August 16, 2026.

The series is scheduled to air on HBO and stream on HBO Max. Its planned launch follows several changes to the project’s expected timing. James Gunn initially discussed releasing it around the same period as Supergirl, which was scheduled for June 2026. Later, Warner Bros. Discovery and HBO shifted the expected timing toward the end of summer.

Lanterns is part of the first chapter of the new DC Universe, titled Chapter One: Gods and Monsters. It is designed as a grounded detective story centered on Hal Jordan and John Stewart rather than as a purely cosmic space opera.

The eight-episode season was scheduled for weekly release after the premiere. The episode calendar placed the final episode on October 4, 2026. The August date is a scheduled release date, so it should not be confused with the dates when filming, trailers, or production announcements occurred.