Lanterns trailer: Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre lead the hunt
The official trailer for DC Studios' drama series 'Lanterns' was unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con, featuring stars Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre. The eight-episode series follows new recruit John Stewart (Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Chandler), two intergalactic cops investigating a murder in the American heartland with cosmic ties. The series will premiere globally on August 17, 2026, exclusively on JioHotstar in India. The cast includes Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Laura Linney, and Nathan Fillion. The pilot is co-written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, with Mundy serving as showrunner. James Hawes directs the first two episodes, with additional episodes directed by Stephen Williams, Geeta Vasant Patel, and Alik Sakharov. Executive producers include James Gunn and Peter Safran.
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