James Gunn debunks supposed new look at DC show Lanterns: "Nope. That's AI"

1. Entertainment
2. TV
3. Action Shows
4. DC TV Shows

James Gunn debunks supposed new look at DC show Lanterns: "Nope. That's AI" News By Molly Edwards published 27 November 2025

James Gunn has debunked supposedly new Lanterns images

Comments (0) ()

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

(Image credit: DC)

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has once again taken to the internet to debunk more falsehoods, this time around the upcoming show Lanterns.

After images of Aaron Pierre's John Stewart and Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan started circulating online, showing both characters using their rings, Gunn confirmed that neither picture is real. "Nope, that's AI," he wrote on Threads, effectively shutting down speculation.

So far, Lanterns only has a first look picture to go off, showing John Stewart and Hal Jordan walking down a road together. A trailer was recently revealed behind closed doors, showing Hal mid-flight, bickering between Hal and John, and a reference to unusual Green Lantern Corps member Ch'p.

You may like

• Lanterns trailer has been revealed behind closed doors, and it references a character that makes Rocket Raccoon look normal
• James Gunn says he has "no clue" when the first Lanterns teaser will arrive: "In terms of the scheduling, I'm not as knowledgeable as I am with film"
• Lanterns showrunner says the new DC series is is "as much of a buddy cop show as a superhero show"

Lanterns is officially coming in summer 2026, though a firm release date hasn't been revealed yet.

According to showrunner Chris Mundy, the show is "as much of a buddy cop show as a superhero show." So, we can expect Hal and John's partnership to be the focus.

"Our show is in a lot of ways about replacement – when should someone step aside and when is it time for the next person to take the reins?" Mundy explained. "That push and pull between those two characters is really important. So much of the power that John has is by not taking the bait, understanding that you lose your power if you’re yelling and screaming."

Next up for DC is Supergirl, which arrives on June 26, 2026. While you wait for that and Lanterns, fill out your watchlist with our guide to all the upcoming DC movies and shows.

Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter

Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more

Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Molly EdwardsSocial Links NavigationDeputy Entertainment Editor

I'm the Deputy Entertainment Editor here at GamesRadar+, covering all things film and TV for the site's Total Film and SFX sections. I previously worked on the Disney magazines team at Immediate Media, and also wrote on the CBeebies, MEGA!, and Star Wars Galaxy titles after graduating with a BA in English.

You must confirm your public display name before commenting

Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.

Logout Read more Lanterns trailer has been revealed behind closed doors, and it references a character that makes Rocket Raccoon look normal    James Gunn says he has "no clue" when the first Lanterns teaser will arrive: "In terms of the scheduling, I'm not as knowledgeable as I am with film"    Lanterns showrunner says the new DC series is is "as much of a buddy cop show as a superhero show"    Lanterns is no longer set to premiere before Supergirl, according to DC report    DC's Green Lantern show gets an official 2026 release window    Lanterns star says the Green Lanterns Corps characters are "extremely relatable" because they "embrace their flaws in a way that is beautiful"    Latest in DC TV Shows Lanterns trailer has been revealed behind closed doors, and it references a character that makes Rocket Raccoon look normal    DC's Green Lantern show gets an official 2026 release window    Jimmy Olsen gets his own Superman TV spin-off which focuses on one of the Flash's weirdest, wildest arch-enemies    Lanterns is no longer set to premiere before Supergirl, according to DC report    Lanterns showrunner says the new DC series is is "as much of a buddy cop show as a superhero show"    James Gunn says he has "no clue" when the first Lanterns teaser will arrive: "In terms of the scheduling, I'm not as knowledgeable as I am with film"    Latest in News James Gunn debunks supposed new look at DC show Lanterns: "Nope. That's AI"    Valve's "final decision" is that surreal horror game Horses will not be sold on Steam, despite the acclaimed studio behind it "likely closing" after sinking 2 years and $100,000 into it    As Valve confirms Steam Machine will be priced more like a PC than a console, Baldur's Gate 3 publishing lead says its decision not to sell at a loss "isn't stupid," but it is "peculiar"    Avatar: Fire and Ash is tracking for a massive domestic opening, but below Way of Water    Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto redesigned Master Chief 9 times before perfecting the Xbox mascot: "It took forever, but I wasn't going to stop"    Millie Bobby Brown has ranked the Stranger Things seasons, and it might prove controversial    GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS

1. 1Escape from Tarkov review: "An extraction shooter that will make you truly miserable if you let it, but can offer dizzying highs you won't find elsewhere"
2. 2Fans think this is the best strategy board game ever made, and I have to admit that they've got a point
3. 3Constance review: "If Hollow Knight: Silksong seems too daunting, this wonderful paint powered adventure should do nicely"
4. 4This enthralling team board game is perfect for playing with family this Thanksgiving
5. 5Kirby Air Riders review: "This racer is also equal parts fighting game, minigame collection, and roguelike – and I'm shocked at how well that works"

1. 1Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery review: "Brings Knives Out back to its roots for a sequel that's almost on a par with the original"
2. 2Wicked: For Good review: "Builds to an incredibly cathartic conclusion, but isn't quite as captivating as Part 1"
3. 3The Running Man review: "Some fun action and Glen Powell's star power aren't enough to energize this disappointing Stephen King adaptation"
4. 4Predator: Badlands review: "Die-hard fans may be disappointed, but as a blockbuster action-adventure, Badlands kills it"
5. 5Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc review "Storytelling just as compelling as the chainsaws, devils, and visually excessive fight scenes"

1. 1Stranger Things season 5 volume 1 review: “Can the Duffer brothers stick the landing? It’s sure looking like they will”
2. 2Pluribus season 1 review: "Easily one of the year's best dramas"
3. 3The Witcher season 4 review: "The Henry Cavill-less fourth season is the best yet"
4. 4IT: Welcome to Derry review: "A supremely confident step back into the history of Stephen King's cursed town and killer clown"
5. 5Splinter Cell: Deathwatch review: "A pale imitation of the long-dormant stealth franchise"