After that shocking episode 1 twist, knowing the ins and outs of the Lanterns release schedule is a must, so you're there the second new episodes drop.
Like all HBO Sunday night shows, Lanterns is a weekly release, so there's no bingeing this one, unless you feel like waiting. Below you'll find all the key Lanterns streaming info, including the episode 2 release date and time in the US and UK, episode count, full release schedule, and more.
Still on the fence about watching? Maybe our glowing Lanterns review will persuade you. And if you've seen episode 1, be sure to check out our defense of that episode 1 twist, and our running theories on who killed [redacted].
Lanterns episode 2 release date: what time is it streaming on HBO and NOW TV?
Lanterns episode 2 is released on August 23 at 9:00 PM Eastern (6:00 PM Pacific) on HBO and HBO Max.
Over in the UK, the Lanterns premiere is available from August 24 at 2:00 AM BST on HBO Max, Sky Atlantic, or NOW TV.
For what that means in your region, please use the time zone converter.
Lanterns release schedule: when are new episodes out?
Lanterns may fall under the DCU umbrella, but it's also in the prestige HBO Sunday slot. That means we're only getting one episode a week from now until October, same time, same place every single week. Simple.
The full Lanterns release schedule is below:
- Lanterns episode 1: August 16 (US)/August 17 (UK) – Out now!
- Lanterns episode 2: August 23 (US)/August 24 (UK)
- Lanterns episode 3: August 30 (US)/August 31 (UK)
- Lanterns episode 4: September 6 (US)/September 7 (UK)
- Lanterns episode 5: September 13 (US)/September 14 (UK)
- Lanterns episode 6: September 20 (US)/September 21 (UK)
- Lanterns episode 7: September 27 (US)/September 28 (UK)
- Lanterns episode 8: October 4 (US)/October 5 (UK)
Where to watch Lanterns and episode count
Lanterns is available on HBO and HBO Max in the US. In the UK, you have even more options: HBO Max (which has now launched in the country), NOW TV, and Sky Atlantic are your streaming destinations for new episodes of Lanterns.
Lanterns is eight episodes long, matching most of HBO's recent shorter output. Fun fact: it's been almost 15 years since the last HBO season had 12 or more episodes.
Is Lanterns in the DCU?
Yes, it is! James Gunn and Peter Safran's DCU began with Creature Commandos, Superman, Peacemaker, and Supergirl. Lanterns is next up, though we anticipate John Stewart's story will continue in next year's Man of Tomorrow movie now that Aaron Pierre has been confirmed to join that cast.
For more, here's the skinny on how to watch DC movies in order.
