The latest live-action DC Universe series, Lanterns, premieres on HBO and Max today, Sunday, August 16, 2026, bringing a new Green Lantern story to the screen. The eight-episode series stars Kyle Chandler as Lantern legend Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as rookie John Stewart. The story follows the two outer space cops as they investigate a mysterious murder in rural Nebraska.
Created by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, the story will focus on the consequences Jordan and Stewart will face as they uncover the conspiracy and search for the Manhunters, a type of aliens who can shapeshift and look like anyone.
The cast of the show also includes Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Laura Linney, and more. The finale of Lanterns will be released on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
What will be the next DC Universe project after Lanterns?
Lanterns is an important addition to the DC Universe as it introduces John Stewart, who is expected to appear in other DCU projects beyond the series. Stewart is one of DC’s most famous Green Lanterns, and Aaron Pierre is playing him in live action for the first time.
It also includes Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner and Ulrich Thomsen as Sinestro, connecting it to the larger DCU.
Following Lanterns, Clayface will be DC Studios’ next major release, which is set to be released worldwide in theaters on October 23, 2026. Directed by James Watkins, the film stars Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen/Clayface, along with Naomi Ackie, Max Minghella, and Eddie Marsan.
After Clayface, the DCU’s next major film is Man of Tomorrow, which is scheduled to be released in theaters worldwide on July 9, 2027. This time, Superman (David Corenswet) will be joining forces with his enemy Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult). It is not a traditional sequel to Superman, but it will include many returning characters.
Apart from these, the DCU has a long lineup of projects, which includes The Batman: Part II, Creature Commandos season 2, Waller, and more.
This article was originally reported by Isha Sharma on SuperHeroHype.
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