Lanterns Drops to No. 2 on HBO Max in the US Behind 1000-lb Sisters
Lanterns is no longer HBO Max's most-watched show in the US, slipping to second place behind 1000-lb Sisters, but it still leads worldwide.
Lanterns has lost its position as the most-watched TV show on HBO Max in the United States, falling to No. 2 behind 1000-lb Sisters, according to FlixPatrol data cited by screenrant.com. The DC Studios series nonetheless remains the most-watched show on HBO Max worldwide, the same tracking service shows.
Lanterns is trending on HBO Max in 56 countries and ranks No. 1 in nine of them. It stars Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, Aaron Pierre as John Stewart and Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner.
1000-lb Sisters, now in its ninth season, has moved into the top spot in the US. Lanterns season 2 has not yet been officially greenlit, though showrunner Chris Mundy has assembled a writers' room to develop ideas for potential new episodes. DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran recently told IGN that a second season had not been confirmed.
Background
Lanterns released its eight-episode first season between August 16 and October 4, 2026. The show broke viewership records for DC Studios, HBO and HBO Max and holds a 91% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes. Nathan Fillion first appeared as Guy Gardner in James Gunn's Superman movie, part of the DCU Chapter One slate.
Quick answers
Is Lanterns still the most-watched show on HBO Max?
It is still No. 1 worldwide, but in the United States it has dropped to No. 2 behind 1000-lb Sisters.
Has Lanterns been renewed for season 2?
No. A second season has not been officially greenlit, though showrunner Chris Mundy has assembled a writers' room to work on ideas.
How many episodes are in Lanterns season 1?
Eight episodes, released between August 16 and October 4, 2026.