Lanterns Episode 8 Release: The penultimate episode of HBO's Lanterns left audiences facing a cosmic-level cliffhanger. Episode 7 saw John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and a mysterious hologram of Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) tracking down Sinestro on a remote planet to uncover who murdered the real Hal Jordan.

With HBO dropping the official Episode 8 trailer, fans are analyzsng every single frame ahead of the upcoming Season 1 finale.

Lanterns Episode 8 Finale Details

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Details

Show Title

Lanterns (DCU Season 1 Finale)

Episode Number

Episode 8 (Season 1 Finale)

US Release Date & Time

Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT on HBO and Max

India Premiere Date & Time

Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:30 AM IST on JioHotstar

Key Cast

Aaron Pierre (John Stewart), Kyle Chandler (Hal Jordan), Ulrich Thomsen (Sinestro), Nathan Fillion (Guy Gardner)

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Resurrections, Clones And Sinestro's Trap

The teaser trailer for Episode 8 kicks off with Sinestro challenging the Green Lantern Corps' core ethos, declaring that "fear is incredibly powerful." This dialogue hints at a deeper plot regarding Hal Jordan's alleged death and his potential resurrection.

  1. The Alien Cloning Machine & Hal's Death: Earlier episodes introduced alien cloning technology capable of replicating organic bodies. The ring mark imprinted on Hal’s arm suggests this cloning tech was used directly on him. Hal may have cloned himself to fake his own death, a theory supported by DC Studios head James Gunn hinting that "there's more to Hal's death than we think."

  2. The Return of Guy Gardner: Nathan Fillion's Guy Gardner returns in the teaser. His inclusion raises high stakes: does the resurrection attempt threaten a wider disaster, and is Guy there to stop John or assist him?

  3. John Stewart’s Ringless Power: John continues to create constructs without wearing a power ring. Episode 7 showed the Hal hologram looking astonished by John's inherent strength, setting up a finale reveal regarding John's true cosmic origin.

FAQs

Q1: When does Lanterns Episode 8 release in India?

A: Lanterns Episode 8 airs in India on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:30 AM IST on JioHotstar.

Q2: How many episodes are in Lanterns Season 1?

A:Lanterns Season 1 consists of 8 episodes in total, with Episode 8 serving as the season finale.