Hit HBO show Lanterns faces shock cancellation rumors
It's one of the most-watched shows of 2026, but HBO's hit Lanterns is facing shock cancellation rumors after just one season.
TL;DR
- HBO's hit show Lanterns is reportedly facing cancellation rumors after its first season.
- Speculation began after an article in Variety suggested the show was not capturing the zeitgeist.
- The show's writer, Chris Cantwell, publicly denied the cancellation rumors, stating 'Nothing's cancelled. Calm down.'
- Lanterns premiered in August and has been a significant hit, averaging 22 million viewers per episode.
- The show boasts a 92% 'fresh' rating on Rotten Tomatoes but a lower audience score of 67%.
- James Gunn and Peter Safran have exited DC Studios amidst these rumors, following the Skydance-Warner Bros. merger.