Lanterns Saw the Biggest Premiere for a DC Studios Show on HBO Max, Ahead of The Penguin and Peacemaker
Lanterns got off to a strong start on HBO Max, with the biggest premiere for a DC Studios show ever on the platform.
The premiere of "Lanterns" on HBO Max marked the highest debut for a DC Studios show, surpassing previous series premieres like "The Penguin," "Peacemaker," and "Creature Commandos." According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show attracted 9.3 million viewers globally in its first three days, with 71% of that total coming from the United States.
This places "Lanterns" at the top five of all HBO Max premieres, with its U.S. viewership (6.6 million) outpacing that of "IT: Welcome to Derry" and "True Detective: Night Country," and narrowly missing "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" (6.7 million viewers). The success of "Lanterns" during its initial 90 days will be crucial in determining its future, following the box office failure of "Supergirl," which has sparked concerns about the viability of the DC Universe.
Showrunner Chris Mundy expressed optimism, stating that they have "told the story in Season 1 well" and that they will address whether a second season will be produced. The show's mature and gritty tone generated some debate online, but DC Studios' co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran have defended it. The series premieres on August 16 on HBO and HBO Max.
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