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“Lanterns” Breaks HBO Max DC Premiere Viewership Record

8/23/2026

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Kyle Chandler stars as veteran Green Lantern Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as recruit John Stewart in Lanterns.
The series premiered on HBO and HBO Max, drawing 9.3 million viewers in three days.
It set the record as the most-watched DC Studios premiere on HBO Max.
Variety reported viewership rose to 10.4 million after 11 days, nearing that figure.
Showrunner Chris Mundy is outlining ideas for a potential second season.

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Kyle Chandler stars as veteran Green Lantern Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as recruit John Stewart in Lanterns.
The series premiered on HBO and HBO Max, drawing 9.3 million viewers in three days.
It set the record as the most-watched DC Studios premiere on HBO Max.
Variety reported viewership rose to 10.4 million after 11 days, nearing that figure.
Showrunner Chris Mundy is outlining ideas for a potential second season.