James Gunn debunks supposed new look at DC show Lanterns: "Nope. That's AI"

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has once again taken to the internet to debunk more falsehoods, this time around the upcoming show Lanterns.

After images of Aaron Pierre's John Stewart and Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan started circulating online, showing both characters using their rings, Gunn confirmed that neither picture is real. "Nope, that's AI," he wrote on Threads, effectively shutting down speculation.

So far, Lanterns only has a first look picture to go off, showing John Stewart and Hal Jordan walking down a road together. A trailer was recently revealed behind closed doors, showing Hal mid-flight, bickering between Hal and John, and a reference to unusual Green Lantern Corps member Ch'p.

Lanterns is officially coming in summer 2026, though a firm release date hasn't been revealed yet.

According to showrunner Chris Mundy, the show is "as much of a buddy cop show as a superhero show." So, we can expect Hal and John's partnership to be the focus.

"Our show is in a lot of ways about replacement – when should someone step aside and when is it time for the next person to take the reins?" Mundy explained. "That push and pull between those two characters is really important. So much of the power that John has is by not taking the bait, understanding that you lose your power if you’re yelling and screaming."

Next up for DC is Supergirl, which arrives on June 26, 2026. While you wait for that and Lanterns, fill out your watchlist with our guide to all the upcoming DC movies and shows.