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S1·E1 Pilot

Name: Pilot
Released: 2026-08-16
Duration: 57 min
Cast: Jason Ritter, Chris Coy, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Cary Christopher, Cairo Cash Lee

Episode: Season 1, Episode 1
Air Date: August 16, 2026
Runtime: 57 minutes
Director: James Hawes
Writers: Tom King, Damon Lindelof
Score: 7.3/10 (102 TMDB votes)
Story Type: Core Character Arc

Core Aired August 16, 2026 57 min ★ 7.3/10 · 102 TMDB votes

Synopsis

After a fatal shooting, Green Lantern Hal Jordan and new recruit John Stewart set out to prove it was an extraterrestrial event.

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Director & writers

Tom KingWriterDamon LindelofWriterChris MundyWriterJames HawesDirector

Guest stars

Jason RitterWilliam 'Billy' Macon

Chris CoyWaylon Sanders

J. Alphonse NicholsonJohn Stewart Sr.

Cary ChristopherYoung Noah Macon

Cairo Cash LeeAdolescent John

Noah Gibson SlatesAdolescent Marcus

Jaylen Lyndon HunterAdolescent Aaron

Michael OcampoDeputy Lopez

Cristina FriasJudge

Bella Shaw60 Minutes Anchor

Shirl BoeNice Woman

Doug LongThick Neck

Tony TaboadaSheriff Everett

Juliette HouraniMother

Zosia RinderleYoung Girl (Taco Stand)

Jaime AlvarezTaco Stand Owner

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Lanterns air?

Season 1, Episode 1 ('Pilot') originally aired on August 16, 2026.

How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Pilot')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 57 minutes.

What happens in Lanterns Season 1 Episode 1?

After a fatal shooting, Green Lantern Hal Jordan and new recruit John Stewart set out to prove it was an extraterrestrial event....

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