# HBO Max's Lanterns Stays #1 Globally

> HBO Max's Lanterns remains the world's top streaming show after its season finale.
- Title: HBO Max's Lanterns Stays #1 Globally · Collider | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: hbo max, lanterns, hbo, streaming, dc universe, green lantern, kyle chandler, aaron pierre, hbo max top 10, dcu, superman, man of tomorrow
- Source: Collider — https://collider.com/lanterns-hbo-max-number-one-worldwide-streaming-hit-october-2026
- Author: Erielle Sudario
- Published: 2026-10-19T23:00:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: hbo max, lanterns, hbo, streaming, dc universe, green lantern, kyle chandler, aaron pierre, hbo max top 10, dcu, superman, man of tomorrow
## 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.
## Key takeaway

HBO Max's Lanterns series continues to rank #1 worldwide on streaming charts despite no Season 2 being greenlit.