HBO's 'Lanterns' goes weekly: eight episodes, one per Sunday, no binge drop

HBO's DC series 'Lanterns' premieres August 16, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and HBO Max, with eight episodes released one per week through October 4. The weekly cadence — not a full-season drop — puts a linear slot back at the centre of a streaming-era title. Cast: Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler. Per Deadline, August 13, 2026.