HBO's Lanterns trailer reveals villains sets Aug 16 premiere

A new trailer for the upcoming HBO series "Lanterns" was unveiled on Friday, July 24, at San Diego Comic-Con, revealing key villains and plot details ahead of the show's premiere next month. The series, a cornerstone of the rebooted DC Universe from DC Studios, will debut on August 16, 2026, on HBO and HBO Max.

The footage confirmed that the primary antagonists will be the Manhunters, a dangerous race of shapeshifting aliens, while also offering the first look at the classic Green Lantern foe Sinestro, played by Ulrich Thomsen. The series follows two Green Lanterns-veteran Hal Jordan, portrayed by Kyle Chandler, and rookie John Stewart, played by Aaron Pierre-who are drawn to rural Nebraska to investigate a murder with extraterrestrial implications. The story is set across two timelines, 2016 and 2026, and has been described as having a tone akin to gritty crime dramas, with creators citing shows like "True Detective" as an influence.

During the panel, actor Aaron Pierre expressed his deep connection to his character, John Stewart. He also shared that the production fostered a strong sense of community, with much of the show filmed on location. The expansive cast also features...