Lanterns Saw the Biggest Premiere for a DC Studios Show on HBO Max, Ahead of The Penguin and Peacemaker
DC Studios’ Lanterns set a new viewership record for DC series on HBO Max, attracting 9.3 million viewers globally during its first three days on the platform. According to The Hollywood Reporter, 71% of viewership originated from the United States, totaling 6.6 million domestic viewers.
The premiere marks the strongest launch for any DC Studios show on HBO Max, surpassing previous releases including The Penguin, Peacemaker, and animated series Creature Commandos. The performance places Lanterns among HBO Max’s top five premieres overall, signaling strong audience interest in the DC Universe adaptation.
In U.S. viewership specifically, Lanterns exceeded other recent prestige releases on the platform, including IT: Welcome to Derry and True Detective: Night Country. The substantial premiere numbers suggest robust engagement with DC Studios’ streaming strategy and indicate considerable appetite for DC property adaptations among HBO Max subscribers.