Amidst the recent exit of DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran, speculations about the future of Lanterns Season 2 have been circulating. While Variety reported that the show "has yet to be renewed for a second season," their initial report suggesting it didn't get renewed has since been updated. With Skydance and new DC boss Jeremy Latcham taking charge, the fate of the DC Universe is uncertain. However, Lanterns co-creator Chris Cantwell, who was drafted in to work on Season 2 as a writer, producer, and showrunner, if it happens, has taken to social media to quell the rumors. "Nothing's cancelled. Calm down," he tweeted, adding that reports about the series fate are premature. Last month, Peter Safran told IGN that a decision on Lanterns Season 2 would be made by the end of 2026 and confirmed that there was a writer's room working on ideas for the show. Although Gunn and Latcham have not confirmed Season 2, Cantwell's statement suggests that there is still hope for the highly-acclaimed series.
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The surprise exit of DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran has left fans wondering about the future of various DC projects, including Lanterns. According to Variety, the show "has yet to be renewed for a second season," but their initial report stating that it didn't get renewed has since been updated. Skydance and new DC boss Jeremy Latcham are now in charge of all intellectual property under Warner Bros.’s banner, causing uncertainty about the direction of the DC Universe.
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Lanterns, starring Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, was well-received and averaged 19 million viewers globally per episode. Reports indicated a team had been assembled to write and produce Season 2 should it be greenlit. However, Chris Cantwell, co-creator of Halt and Catch Fire, has taken to social media to counter the doom and gloom surrounding Lanterns. "Nothing's cancelled. Calm down," he tweeted, suggesting that there is still hope for the series despite recent reports. While neither James Gunn nor Jeremy Latcham have confirmed Season 2, Cantwell's statement suggests that discussions about the show's future may still be ongoing.