DC's 'Lanterns' TV Series Unveiled at Comic-Con

The upcoming DC Universe series "Lanterns" was previewed at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. Co‑created by Damon Lindelof, Chris Mundy and Tom King, the show introduces Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, Kyle Chandler as a jaded Hal Jordan and Nathan Fillion reprising Guy Gardner. The trailer reveals an Earth‑based, gritty, True‑Detective‑style mystery that follows Hal training John while they investigate a group of shapeshifting Manhunters in a small American town.

During the panel, Fillion described the intense on‑set atmosphere, noting how quickly his co‑stars shift into and out of character. The production’s shift from intergalactic space adventures to a grounded, detective‑driven narrative has sparked debate among fans but is positioned as a fresh take on the Green Lantern mythos.