Green Lantern Fans React to New Look at Hal Jordan’s Lanterns Suit

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The marketing campaign for the new series is still underway, and HBO Max just released a short preview trailer. The trailer features a detailed look at Kyle Chandler as Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), and fans are already sharing their thoughts and reactions online.

A new trailer for upcoming HBO Max content features a glimpse of Hal Jordan, but the footage from the Lanterns series has sparked criticism. Some fans think his suit lacks vibrancy, appearing too muted instead of bright green. Others feel the costume looks too bulky when worn by the actor.

Fans Are Asking: “Where’s the Green?”

I saw this image and honestly, I was really disappointed. It just doesn’t capture the sleek, dynamic look I associate with Green Lantern – it feels really blocky and off. I can’t imagine many fans will be thrilled with how it turned out, it just doesn’t feel right to me.

Someone on X pointed out that the show is simply titled Lanterns because there doesn’t seem to be anything ‘Green Lantern’ about it.

“Why is it so boxy looking?” says someone else.

Despite the criticism, many fans are coming to the defense of the suit’s design. Some point out that it closely matches the comic book version, while others believe the worn look fits Hal Jordan’s experienced character. While a lot of viewers have expressed disappointment, plenty of fans are actually pleased with what they’ve seen so far.

Fans are excited about the new Green Lantern suit, with one saying it looks like the character is finally getting a truly impressive, movie-worthy design. It’s great news for Hal Jordan fans!

Someone else commented that no matter what changes are made, people will always find something to criticize, but they feel this version is a huge improvement over the special effects in the film.

One commenter praised a Lantern suit, saying it finally looked battle-worn and realistic, unlike the typical shiny, costume-like designs.

Lanterns’ Showrunner Urges Fans to Wait to See the Series

This criticism builds on earlier reactions shared on social media after the initial trailer was released. A frequent complaint is the perceived lack of green in the show. While showrunner Chris Mundy confirmed that Lanterns will indeed feature green as it is a Green Lantern series, he also hinted at a different visual style.

He told Entertainment Weekly that he doesn’t believe Green Lantern fans will be disappointed with the show. They intentionally didn’t make the trailer overly focused on the color green, and the fact that people are discussing it shows they’re interested. He emphasized their respect for the original comics, explaining that’s why they decided to make the show in the first place, and he’s confident audiences will enjoy it and that any concerns will disappear once they see it.

Lanterns will premiere on HBO Max on Aug. 16, 2026.

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2026-05-25 07:06