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HBO's Lanterns Season 2 Status
HBO's Lanterns season 2 status: no official confirmation but writers working on ideas.
In brief
HBO's Lanterns season 2 status: no official confirmation but writers working on ideas. HBO has not confirmed Lanterns season 2 despite critical and commercial success, with writers developing ideas for a potential second season. Originally reported by Polygon.
Season 2 Status
HBO has not officially greenlit a second season of Lanterns despite critical and commercial success.
Viewership Numbers
Lanterns racked up 6.6 million U.S. viewers in its first three days on HBO, averaging 12 million per episode.
Season 2 Development
Series co-creator Damon Lindelof said some writers are working on season 2 ideas, led by Chris Mundy and Tom King.
John Stewart's Role
John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) will become the new Green Lantern in James Gunn's Man of Tomorrow film on July 9, 2027.
Season 2 Timeline
If Lanterns gets a second season, it may not return until 2029, following Peacemaker's 2025 release pattern.
DC Universe Context
The delay is tied to Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance merger uncertainty and Supergirl's box office performance.
The short version
HBO has not confirmed Lanterns season 2 despite critical and commercial success, with writers developing ideas for a potential second season.
