The DC Studios series “Lanterns” has achieved a significant viewership milestone during its debut weekend on HBO and HBO Max. The show garnered 9.3 million views across all platforms within its first three days of availability, establishing itself as the strongest premiere for a DC Studios program on the streaming service to date. Domestically, the series attracted 6.6 million viewers throughout the same period.
The superhero drama, which draws inspiration from DC’s “Green Lantern” comic book property, features an ensemble cast including Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler, Kelly Macdonald, and Laura Linney. The narrative centers on a rookie recruit and an experienced intergalactic officer investigating a mysterious murder in the American heartland. The eight-episode season was developed through a collaborative effort among HBO, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Studios.
This viewership performance positions “Lanterns” among the platform’s most successful launches. The premiere numbers exceed comparable releases like “It: Welcome to Derry,” which reached 5.7 million viewers in its opening three days. The strong initial reception sets an optimistic trajectory for the science-fiction thriller as it continues its run on HBO.
Originally reported by Variety →
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