Lanterns Trailer: John Stewart Set to Join James Gunn’s Justice League

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A first look at the trailer for DCU’s Lanterns was shown at an HBO Max event in São Paulo on November 25th. Although the trailer hasn’t been released publicly, a description from Omelet gives an idea of the direction James Gunn is taking with the Green Lantern Corps.

The preview shows Hal Jordan and John Stewart have been partnered for months, investigating cases in a remote, atmospheric setting reminiscent of the show True Detective. Their relationship isn’t a teacher-student one; it’s marked by friction. Currently, the story suggests John Stewart will be the Green Lantern who ultimately becomes a member of the Justice League.

Lanterns’ First Trailer Confirms That Hal Jordan Is Training John Stewart

The new preview for Lanterns shows Hal and John have been training together for months, but Hal is currently acting as a substitute teacher. It’s unclear who he’s filling in for. During a disagreement, John tells Hal he’s better at rescuing people. However, the full trailer for Lanterns seems to hint at an unexpected development.

I just saw the trailer for Lanterns, and it seems like there’s a really interesting twist brewing. It’s about a student who thinks he’s better than his teacher, and honestly, that usually means he’s in for a rude awakening! The way they’re setting it up, with this whole ‘substitute teacher’ angle, feels really important – like that’s where the big reveal will come from.

Hal isn’t meant to be John’s long-term mentor; he’s just temporarily helping out. This highlights that Hal’s role in the DC Universe is temporary, while John is being positioned as the main, lasting Green Lantern.

Lanterns Is Setting Up John Stewart To Be The DCU’s Main Green Lantern

According to Chris Mundy, the creator of the upcoming series Lanterns, a central theme of the show is about passing the torch and knowing when it’s time for a new leader. This focus might leave fans who were hoping to see a major role for Hal Jordan in the larger DC Universe a little disappointed.

The show makes it pretty clear who the future of the Green Lantern franchise belongs to. It focuses on a transition of power from an older hero, Hal, to a younger one, John. Considering the actors’ ages – Kyle Chandler is 60 and Aaron Pierre is 31 – it’s obvious DCU is investing in Aaron Pierre’s John Stewart as the Green Lantern they plan to build stories around for years to come.

James Gunn has stated that the show will play a key role in establishing the future of the DC Universe. If John is being developed as a Green Lantern, it suggests he’s destined to become a member of the Justice League when James Gunn forms the team.

John Stewart Will Likely Be A Founding Member Of James Gunn’s Justice League

Although the DC Universe hasn’t formally announced a Justice League project, most fans expect it to happen. The shows Superman and Peacemaker season 2 have already introduced a team dynamic, and James Gunn has emphasized that the new DCU will feature a connected, ongoing story. When the Justice League is formed, John Stewart seems like the natural pick to represent the Green Lantern Corps.

While Hal Jordan could potentially be a good fit, the way the story is developing suggests he won’t be a long-term character. John Stewart, however, seems ideal for the Justice League James Gunn is creating. He’s younger, already skilled, and clearly being set up as the primary Green Lantern for the future of the DC Universe.

While the trailer doesn’t state it directly, it’s evident that Hal is training John to become the next Green Lantern, setting him up to play a key role in the future of the DC Universe—likely including a team-up with the Justice League. Currently, there’s no confirmed release date for Lanterns, but it’s anticipated to arrive in late summer 2026.

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2025-11-30 22:28