Lanterns episode 8 release date and launch time on HBO Max: when does it come out?
The season finale of the HBO Max series Lanterns, titled 'Dirt and Stars,' is scheduled to premiere on October 4, 2026, in the US and Canada. Viewers in other regions, including the UK, India, and Australia, will be able to watch the episode on October 5, 2026. Although a second season has not been officially announced, reports suggest that development is underway due to the show's strong viewership.
- ▪The eighth and final episode of Lanterns is titled 'Dirt and Stars.'
- ▪The episode will air on HBO Max in the US and Canada on Sunday, October 4, at 6pm PT / 9pm ET.
- ▪International audiences in the UK, India, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand can watch the episode on Monday, October 5.
- ▪The show stars Aaron Pierre as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan.
- ▪Reports indicate that four new individuals have been hired to develop ideas for a potential second season.
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Streaming HBO Max What is the release date and launch time for Lanterns episode 8 on HBO Max? News By Tom Power Published 2 October 2026 The season finale of Lanterns is just days away — find out when you can watch it with our help When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. What awaits John Stewart in Lanterns' season 1 finale? (Image credit: DC Studios/HBO Max) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Lanterns have almost reached the finish line.
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