DC Pulls Trailer, Lanterns’ New Look Still Surfaces Online
James Gunn just shared a fresh look at Lanterns after the trailer’s mysterious removal, reigniting backlash over its washed-out palette, sparse spectacle, and the puzzling near-absence of green as fans clash over the DCU show’s direction.
Lanterns just got a do-over. Right after the trailer quietly vanished, James Gunn popped up on Twitter with a new tease that feels very much like a course correction.
Quick catch-up
The first look at DCU series Lanterns did not land smoothly. Fans grumbled about the washed-out vibe (weirdly light on, you know, green) and got riled up over a tagline that fed a theory Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan might not be sticking around after the first season. Then, the trailer disappeared without explanation. Not ideal.
What Gunn just shared
- He posted a fresh look on April 30, 2026, and it leans straight into classic Green Lantern iconography.
- The image clearly shows a Power Ring charging from a Green Lantern Power Battery — the green glow is very much not missing this time.
- The post uses a line pulled from the iconic oath.
- It also stamps the premiere date: August 16 on @hbomax.
'Beware my power, Green Lantern's light. #Lanterns premieres August 16 on @hbomax.'
Reading between the lines
This looks like a direct response to the two big complaints: the color is literally back in the frame, and the messaging swaps out the eyebrow-raising earlier tagline for something fans actually want to hear. It does not confirm anything about Chandler's long-term status as Hal Jordan, but the focus on the ring, the battery, and the classic line is a pretty loud 'we hear you.'
As for why the trailer got yanked in the first place, still unclear. For now, Gunn's message is simple: the ring is charged, the green is glowing, and Lanterns lands August 16.