From Collider · Erielle Sudario · · 2m
HBO Max's Lanterns Stays #1 Globally
HBO Max's Lanterns remains the world's top streaming show after its season finale.
In brief
HBO Max's Lanterns remains the world's top streaming show after its season finale. HBO Max's Lanterns series continues to rank #1 worldwide on streaming charts despite no Season 2 being greenlit. Originally reported by Collider.
Lanterns Season Finale
HBO Max released the season finale of its DCU series Lanterns two weeks ago.
Lanterns Cast and Setting
The show stars Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as Hal Jordan and John Stewart, investigating a murder in Rushville, Nebraska.
Lanterns Release Date
Lanterns aired its first episode on August 16, 2026, and followed Hal and John's backstories in the DCU reboot.
Critical Reception
Critics praised Lanterns for its compelling story and strong cast, earning a 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Audience Reaction
Audience reception was mixed, with a 67% rating and a 7.8-star rating on IMDb despite high critical praise.
Streaming Performance
Two weeks after its finale, Lanterns remains #1 on HBO Max's worldwide Top 10 TV shows.
Season 2 Status
Season 2 of Lanterns has not been greenlit yet, though the show continues to stream.
Season 2 Potential
DC Studios co-chief Peter Safran said a Season 2 could be greenlit if a worthy successor to the first season is created.
Man of Tomorrow Film
Aaron Pierre will reprise his role as John Stewart in the upcoming film Man of Tomorrow with Superman and Lex Luthor.
Lanterns Streaming Availability
Lanterns is available to stream on HBO Max worldwide.
Lanterns Production Details
Lanterns is a DC Universe sci-fi series with 8 episodes, released on August 16, 2026.
Lanterns Cast
The cast includes Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Kelly Macdonald, and Nathan Fillion.
Lanterns Franchise
Lanterns is part of the DC Universe franchise with connections to Superman and Peacemaker.
Lanterns Future
Lanterns remains HBO Max's #1 show worldwide despite no Season 2 being greenlit.
Here's the gist
HBO Max's Lanterns series continues to rank #1 worldwide on streaming charts despite no Season 2 being greenlit.
