Lanterns

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John Stewart stands as the sole Green Lantern, contemplating the legacy of Hal Jordan after his death, with the Justice League Watchtower in the background.

John Stewart's Role After Hal Jordan's 2026 Death

The premiere of HBO's 'Lanterns' opens with a stark flash-forward to 2026: the lifeless body of Hal Jordan, legendary first human Green Lantern, found without his iconic power ring.

Julian Mercer·August 18, 2026

John Stewart discovers the frozen body of Hal Jordan on football bleachers in Lanterns Episode 1, with a bullet hole and missing Green Lantern ring.

Creators

Lanterns Episode 1 reveals Hal Jordan is actually dead

In a brutal 2026 winter, John Stewart returns to Rushville alone.

Julian Mercer·August 17, 2026

Cinematic scene of the new DCU series 'Lanterns' premiere, featuring a futuristic cityscape and glowing lantern symbol in the sky.

Film & TV

Lanterns, Camp Rock 3 Among New Streaming Releases

This Sunday, HBO Max launches 'Lanterns,' the first of eight episodes in a new series.

Julian Mercer·August 15, 2026