The red carpet turned green for the Lanterns premiere, where Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre celebrated the release of the HBO and DC Studios series.
Others in attendance at the Paramount Theatre in Los Angeles included Jason Ritter, Poorna Jagannathan, Nathan Fillion, Jasmine Cephas Jones, David Denman, Garret Dillahunt, Darrell Britt-Gibson, Frank Grillo, and more.
Lanterns premieres on Sunday, August 16 at 9 p.m. ET and 6 p.m. PT on HBO and streams on HBO Max.
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Lanterns is a series from Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King that follows recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.
The cast also includes Kelly MacDonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Ulrich Thomsen, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Sherman Augustus, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Jason Ritter, Nathan Fillion, Chris Coy, Paul Ben-Victor, and Laura Linney.
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In an interview with Men’s Health earlier this year, showrunner Chris Mundy teases that the series is “as much of a buddy cop show as a superhero show.”
“Our show is in a lot of ways about replacement—when should someone step aside and when is it time for the next person to take the reins?” Mundy said about Lanterns. “That push and pull between those two characters is really important. So much of the power that John has is by not taking the bait, understanding that you lose your power if you’re yelling and screaming. That’s what we’re trying to convey: He knows he belongs, so he doesn’t have to overcompensate.”
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Scroll through the photo gallery below to see everyone who attended the Lanterns premiere.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – After Party
Image Credit: Chirstopher Polk / PMC Aaron Pierre at the after party for DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Chirstopher Polk / PMC Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Chirstopher Polk / PMC Aaron Pierre at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Chirstopher Polk / PMC Kyle Chandler at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Chirstopher Polk / PMC Kyle Chandler and Kathryn Chandler at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – After Party
Image Credit: Chirstopher Polk / PMC Peter Safran, Lou Lou Safran and Aaron Pierre at the after party for DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – After Party
Image Credit: Chirstopher Polk / PMC Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler at the after party for DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – After Party
Image Credit: Chirstopher Polk / PMC Jasmine Cephas-Jones and J. Alphonse Nicholson at the after party for DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – After Party
Image Credit: Chirstopher Polk / PMC Poorna Jagannathan, Saagar Shaikh, Kyle Chandler and Kelly Macdonald at the after party for DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – After Party
Image Credit: Chirstopher Polk / PMC Poorna Jagannathan, Saagar Shaikh, Kyle Chandler and Kelly Macdonald at the after party for DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – After Party
Image Credit: Chirstopher Polk / PMC Poorna Jagannathan and Saagar Shaikh at the after party for DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – After Party
Image Credit: Chirstopher Polk / PMC Garret Dillahunt and Michelle Hurd at the after party for DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Chirstopher Polk / PMC Aaron Pierre at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Chirstopher Polk / PMC Channing Dungey, Damon Lindelof, Tom King, Sarah Aubrey, Chris Mundy and Casey Bloys at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Chirstopher Polk / PMC Kyle Chandler at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Chirstopher Polk / PMC Kelly Macdonald at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Chirstopher Polk / PMC Poorna Jagannathan at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Chirstopher Polk / PMC Natalia Safran, Peter Safran and Lou Lou Safran at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Chirstopher Polk / PMC Jason Ritter and Melanie Lynskey at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Chirstopher Polk / PMC Jasmine Cephas-Jones at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Anthony Bowens at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Tom King at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Kelsi Roberts at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Daniel Robbins at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Stephen Blackehart at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC David Denman at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Steve Agee at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Cary Christopher at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Jon Monroe and Stephanie Economou at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Krystal Reed at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Juju Green at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Coy Jandreau and Ainyne Jandreau at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Califf Guzman and Aaron Pierre at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Aaron Pierre and Channing Dungey at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Aaron Pierre and Channing Dungey at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Channing Dungey, Damon Lindelof, Tom King, Sarah Aubrey, Chris Mundy and Casey Bloys at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Amanda Castrillo at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Kyle Chandler and Kathryn Chandler at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Darrell Britt-Gibson at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Dr. Clary at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Shea Pritchard at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Frank Grillo at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Nathan Fillion at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Nathan Fillion at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Poorna Jagannathan at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC James Hawes at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – After Party
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Peter Safran and Aaron Pierre at the after party for DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – After Party
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Sarah Aubrey, Barbara Muschietti, Channing Dungey and Clancy Collins White at the after party for DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – After Party
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Garret Dillahunt, Michelle Hurd, Melanie Lynskey and Jason Ritter at the after party for DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – After Party
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler at the after party for DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – After Party
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler at the after party for DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Billy Griffin at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez / PMC Miro Malacrida at DC Studios’ “Lanterns” Los Angeles Premiere held at Paramount Theatre on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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