The Green Lantern mythos is getting a massive revival, with DC Studios doubling down on both live-action and animated projects. James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Universe (DCU) is bringing one of the most iconic superhero franchises back to the forefront with the HBO Max series Lanterns and the newly announced animated series My Adventures with Green Lantern. With both projects promising fresh takes on the Green Lantern Corps, fans are eager to see how DC Studios plans to shape the future of these legendary intergalactic protectors.
James Gunn has described Lanterns as a True Detective-style mystery set in space, focusing on Hal Jordan and John Stewart, two of the most famous Green Lanterns in DC history. The series is currently in production and is expected to debut in early 2026 on HBO Max, with stars Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre in the leading roles.
Key Details About Lanterns
Genre: Sci-fi / Introducing My Adventures with Green Lantern
Alongside Lanterns, DC Studios has greenlit My Adventures with Green Lantern—a youth-focused animated series centered on Jessica Cruz, one of DC’s most compelling modern Green Lanterns. This show follows Jessica as a high school student whose life is turned upside down when a Green Lantern Power Ring falls from the sky and chooses her as its new champion.
Key Details About My Adventures with Green Lantern
Genre: Animated / Coming-of-age / Sci-fi
Lead Character: Jessica Cruz
Premise: A teenager unexpectedly becomes a Green Lantern and must balance life on Earth with her new cosmic responsibilities.
Villains & Conflict: Jessica faces alien foes and debris from ancient Lantern wars, forcing her to become Earth’s newest protector.
Creative Team:
Executive Producer: Jake Wyatt
Co-Executive Producer: Stephanie Gonzaga
This animated series follows the same storytelling format as My Adventures with Superman, which was widely praised for its refreshing take on Clark Kent and Lois Lane. If My Adventures with Green Lantern follows the same formula—balancing heroic action, personal struggles, and a modern take on DC lore—it could be the perfect entry point for new Green Lantern fans.
Jessica Cruz’s inclusion in this project is a bold and welcome choice. Unlike previous Lanterns, Jessica struggles with severe anxiety and PTSD, making her one of the most relatable and human characters in the Green Lantern Corps. Her journey of overcoming personal fears to embrace heroism could provide an emotional depth rarely seen in traditional superhero animation.
For years, Green Lantern fans have been waiting for a proper adaptation after the 2011 live-action film flopped and the Green Lantern Corps movie was indefinitely delayed. With both Lanterns and My Adventures with Green Lantern, DC is finally making the franchise a priority.
By targeting both hardcore DC fans and younger viewers, DC Studios is ensuring that Green Lantern becomes a central pillar of the new DCU.
With Lanterns offering a gripping detective story and My Adventures with Green Lantern bringing a fresh, youthful perspective, the Green Lantern franchise is poised for a major comeback. These projects could define the future of DC’s cosmic universe, ensuring that the Green Lantern Corps finally gets the respect and storytelling depth it deserves.
“DC Super Powers” takes place at the Alliance School for Heroes and focuses on new students Lightning, Flash, Plastic Man, Aquagirl, Green Lantern and Terra who “level up their powers under the supervision of Principal Martian Manhunter, in the hopes of one day graduating and becoming the next generation of Earth’s defenders.” Matt Beans is executive producing, and Michael Chang is a supervising producer.
As we wait for Lanterns to debut in 2026 and My Adventures with Green Lantern to bring new life to Jessica Cruz’s story, one thing is certain:
The Green Lanterns are ready to shine once again.