News Summary

• Lanterns' launch window delay comes just a few weeks after rumors first emerged that it wouldn't burn bright on HBO and its streaming sibling HBO Max.
• It's unclear why Lanterns won't light up HBO, HBO Max, and other channels and streaming platforms in the first few months of 2026.
• Some fans believe it's down to the sheer number of visual effects (VFX) required to bring the DCU Chapter One TV show to life.
• If Lanterns had retained its early 2026 release window, there would've been a steady stream of DCU projects arriving over the next 12 months.