AceShowbiz - HBO released a new trailer titled 'This Season On' for the series Lanterns on August 17, 2026, spotlighting escalating tensions between Hal Jordan and John Stewart alongside emerging threats in Rushfield.

The trailer delves deeper into the series’ narrative, showing Hal Jordan and John Stewart caught in a strained partnership as they confront a mysterious murder investigation in Rushfield, Nebraska. The pilot set the tone with a case involving an alien suspect disguised as a human who attempted a suicide bombing, contained by Hal’s power ring. The story jumps ahead to 2026, revealing John Stewart discovering Hal Jordan frozen and missing his ring. The new footage warns of a dangerous entity aware that its presence has been exposed. The Lanterns face the daunting challenge of locating a hidden Manhunter within 48 hours while navigating their fractured alliance—Hal determined to keep his ring, John uncertain where his loyalties lie.

Kyle Chandler leads the cast as Hal Jordan, a seasoned Green Lantern Corps member mentoring rookie John Stewart, played by Aaron Pierre. The series also features Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, and Poorna Jagannathan, with Ulrich Thomsen portraying Sinestro and Nathan Fillion reprising his role as Guy Gardner. Developed by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, Lanterns is a sci-fi fantasy drama inspired by crime thrillers like True Detective and Slow Horses. The eight-episode season, part of James Gunn’s DC Universe reboot, airs Sundays at 9 PM on HBO through October 4, 2026.

This new trailer not only amplifies the central conflict between the two Green Lanterns but also expands the series’ blend of cosmic lore and grounded murder mystery. It underscores Hal Jordan’s pivotal role in shaping the DC Universe’s live-action future and sets the stage for potential Justice League storylines by firmly establishing the Green Lantern Corps’ presence on Earth.