‘Lanterns’ Episode 2 Release Time: Here’s When This Week’s Episode Drops On HBO Max

InnovationGaming‘Lanterns’ Episode 2 Release Time: Here’s When This Week’s Episode Drops On HBO MaxByErik Kain,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about TV shows, movies, video games, entertainment & culture.Follow AuthorAug 23, 2026, 12:08pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.LanternsCredit: HBOOne of the most highly-anticipated TV shows of the year lands on HBO and HBO Max this weekend. Lanterns, from the creators of Ozark and Lost, promises to blend the gritty intrigue of True Detective with the cosmic superhero adventures of the DC Universe. It’s an intriguing premise, and the show’s stellar cast makes it even more exciting.The series stars Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, Earth’s one and only Green Lantern, and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, his understudy and grudging trainee. The two find themselves enmeshed in a cosmic conspiracy involving nefarious ranchers, mysterious aliens and murder.Read on for everything you need to know about Lanterns, including the premiere release time and date, the full Season 1 release schedule and what to expect from the show and the DCU going forward. Also be sure to check out everything else releasing this weekend in my friendly neighborhood streaming guide.ForbesWhat To Watch This Weekend: New Shows And Movies To Stream On Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV And MoreBy Erik KainWhat Time Does ‘Lanterns’ Episode 2 Release On HBO Max In The US?The second episode of Lanterns drops this Sunday simultaneously across time zones. Unlike most streaming premieres, this one goes live the moment it airs on HBO rather than a midnight or middle of the night release. Here’s what time you can catch the series premiere depending on where you live:MORE FOR YOUTime zonePremiere timeEastern9:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16Central8:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16Mountain7:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16Pacific6:00 p.m. Sunda...