HBO's Lanterns Finale Draws 10.5 Million Viewers, Season High
The Lanterns season one finale, "Dirt and Stars," reached 10.5 million viewers globally and 7.2 million in the U.S. across HBO and HBO Max.
HBO's Lanterns closed its first season with its biggest audience yet. The season one finale, titled "Dirt and Stars," drew 10.5 million viewers globally and 7.2 million in the U.S. across HBO and HBO Max, marking the show's highest viewership of the season.
The finale added more than half a million U.S. viewers compared with the series pilot, according to figures cited by Deadline.
In October 2025, the Lanterns first episode pulled in 9.3 million viewers during its first three days on HBO and HBO Max, 6.6 million of them in the U.S.
According to Deadline, a second season announcement for Lanterns is pending. The finale wrapped up most of the season's major questions while setting up multiple storylines for a potential season two, and John Stewart has a part to play in James Gunn's Man of Tomorrow.
Quick answers
How many viewers watched the Lanterns season one finale?
The finale drew 10.5 million viewers globally and 7.2 million in the U.S. across HBO and HBO Max.
What is the Lanterns season one finale called?
The finale is titled "Dirt and Stars."
Has Lanterns been renewed for season two?
No second season has been announced yet. According to Deadline, an announcement is pending.