'Only one can wear the ring': Lanterns' ominous new poster might be teasing a dark fate for one of the HBO Max show's main characters
Ringing in the changes
by https://www.techradar.com/uk/author/tom-power · TechRadarNews By Tom Power published 24 April 2026
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- A new poster for Lanterns has been released online
- Its tagline has put DC comic book fans in a tailspin for three big reasons
- The HBO Max show still doesn't have a confirmed release date
DC Studios has released the first official poster for its Lanterns TV show — and its tagline has created three big talking points among fans.
Posted online yesterday (April 23), the artwork depicts its two leads — Aaron Pierre's John Stewart and Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan — standing in the shadow of a giant Lantern Corps. ring. The one sheet is rounded out with an ominous-sounding tagline, 'Only one can wear the ring', as well as the series official logo and a reminder that Lanterns will premiere on HBO Max this August.
The DC Universe's (DCU) next TV project, Lanterns, will follow Jordan's experienced Green Lantern as he and Stewart, the intergalactic space cops' newest recruit, investigate a murder mystery in a rural American town.
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Little else has been publicly revealed about its plot or cast of characters, but we were finally treated to some actual footage from the live-action show by way of an official teaser in early March. You can read more about that and my theories on the forthcoming program in my Lanterns trailer breakdown article.
Why has the tagline of Lanterns' first poster ignited three debates among fans?
But, back to the poster and, more specifically, the possible intent behind its tagline. Indeed, its unveiling has sparked three major discussions among fans — one of which is centered on the potential demise of a major character.
Before we get into that spoiler-based chatter, let's take a look at the other two conversations, starting with the fact that many have been left confused by its slogan.
On Reddit, a debate is raging over the tagline's exact meaning. Some have pointed out that, in DC Comics, there are usually 7,200 members of the Green Lanterns Corps, with two assigned to each space sector.
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