Lanterns Finale Puts John Stewart on Earth for Man of Tomorrow
The Lanterns season 1 finale aired on HBO and HBO Max, with John Stewart taking over as Earth's Green Lantern while Guy Gardner polices the rest of Sector 2814.
The Lanterns season 1 finale aired on HBO and HBO Max, ending with John Stewart taking over as Earth's Green Lantern, according to Screen Rant. The episode also leaves Guy Gardner policing the rest of Sector 2814 rather than Earth.
That split places Stewart as the Green Lantern positioned to face Brainiac in Man of Tomorrow, the next film in the DC Universe's slate. The finale sets up his role ahead of the sequel, which follows the events of Supergirl.
How the DCU set up Man of Tomorrow
David Corenswet debuted as Superman in 2025's Superman and returned in 2026's Supergirl. Supergirl's ending placed Milly Alcock's Kara back on Earth with Corenswet's Superman and set up 2027's Man of Tomorrow. Brainiac is set to appear in that film.
Corenswet's Superman first appeared in a non-speaking cameo in the animated Creature Commandos in 2024. Guy Gardner, who appeared in 2025's Superman, is part of the DCU's Justice Gang.
Quick answers
Where did the Lanterns season 1 finale air?
The finale aired on HBO and HBO Max.
Who becomes Earth's Green Lantern in the Lanterns finale?
John Stewart takes over as Earth's Green Lantern, while Guy Gardner polices the rest of Sector 2814.
Which film does the Lanterns finale set up?
It sets up John Stewart as the Green Lantern likely to face Brainiac in Man of Tomorrow.