# Lanterns could be kept in the dark for longer than I expected as new rumor suggests HBO Max sci-fi show won't air in early 2026

> Lanterns might not make its HBO Max debut in early 2026 James Gunn has claimed it would be the first DCU project to launch next year A new rumor suggests it'll arrive after Supergirl, which flies into theaters next June…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/streaming/hbo-max/lanterns-could-be-kept-in-the-dark-for-longer-than-i-expected-as-new-rumor-suggests-hbo-max-sci-fi-show-wont-air-in-early-2026?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6905014fea3a89040767cd50)
- **Published:** 2025-10-31
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #lanterns #early #rumor #show #suggests #arrive #dark #debut
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