Rumor Suggests HBO May Keep Lanterns in the Dark Longer

Fans of Green Lantern might have to wait a little longer than expected for the upcoming HBO Max sci-fi show to hit our screens. There’s a new rumor making the rounds that Lanterns won’t premiere in early 2026 as previously thought.

Originally, the buzz was that it would be the first DC Universe project to debut next year. However, according to this fresh rumor, Lanterns might actually come after Supergirl, which is set to release globally on June 26, 2026. This means we might not see Lanterns until July 2026 at the earliest.

It all started back in early October when The Hollywood Reporter hinted that Supergirl might be the next DC Universe project to launch. This news was surprising since DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran had hinted that Lanterns was up next, slated for a release in the first three months of 2026.

Green Lantern Podcast did some digging to find out more about this potential delay. They exchanged emails with The Hollywood Reporter, who confirmed that Lanterns was likely to come after Supergirl. This means fans might have a longer wait ahead, with no new DC Studios shows or movies coming out before Supergirl’s release.

For all the latest on the Green Lantern TV series, stay tuned for updates. In the meantime, you can catch up on what we know about Supergirl. Stay connected with TechRadar for more expert news, reviews, and opinion, and make sure to follow us on Google News and TikTok for all the latest updates.