Lanterns Soundtrack

Lanterns
Show Soundtrack (2026)
Lanterns Season 1 Soundtrack Poster
StudioHBO
Release date2026-08-16
Genre(s)Action, Crime, Drama, Science Fiction
Composer(s)Stephanie Economou
Score albumLanterns: Season 1 (Original Soundtrack)
Record labelWaterTower Music
Available onHBO Max
CastKyle Chandler as Hal Jordan
Aaron Pierre as John Stewart
Kelly Macdonald as Sheriff Kerry
Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner
Ulrich Thomsen as Thaal Sinestro
Garret Dillahunt as
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About This Soundtrack

Scheduled to premiere on HBO and Max on August 16, 2026, the DC Universe television series Lanterns is the third television installment of James Gunn and Peter Safran's DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters. Co-written by showrunner Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and comic writer Tom King, the crime thriller stars Kyle Chandler as veteran Green Lantern Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as new recruit John Stewart.

The soundtrack for Lanterns Season 1 features a dark, heartland-noir original score composed by Grammy winner Stephanie Economou (Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Jupiter's Legacy), utilizing electric strings and ambient drones. Reflecting the series' psychological tension, the official trailers highlight alternative rock and electronic tracks including Nine Inch Nails' 'Beside You In Time' and Drop the Lime's 'State Trooper'.

This page serves as the official music database for Lanterns Season 1 on HBO. As the series approaches its premiere, fans can explore all music details, including trailer tracks and original score cues, complete with direct streaming links for Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.

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Songs by Episodes

📺 Episode 1: Pilot

In Brightest Day, In Blackest Night (Lanterns Theme) [from "Lanterns"] by Stephanie Economou
TIMESTAMP05:05
Boogie Shoes Also in Reacher by KC and the Sunshine Band
TIMESTAMP06:55
Get Down Tonight by KC and the Sunshine Band
TIMESTAMP20:00
Sigue creyendo en mí by Sandhy & Mandhy
TIMESTAMP12:43
No Fun by The Stooges
TIMESTAMP22:47
Brand New Key by Melanie
TIMESTAMP28:48
Coming Home by Leon Bridges
TIMESTAMP36:58
Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prélude by Johann Sebastian Bach
TIMESTAMP54:25
Knievel by Scud Mountain Boys

📺 Episode 2: Trust Fall

TIMESTAMP49:07
Human Condition by Pretty Sick
Total tracks: 10 Total duration: 33:56
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Songs in Trailer

Exclusive Trailer Music

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Featured in official trailer State Trooper by Drop the Lime
Featured in official trailer Beside You In Time by Nine Inch Nails
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About the Composer(s)

Stephanie Economou is a Grammy Award-winning American composer and violinist based in Los Angeles, celebrated for her highly versatile, atmospheric, and emotionally resonant scores that span film, television, and video games. A graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music and UCLA, Economou made history in 2023 by winning the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media for her work on Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök.

Having spent years working alongside renowned composer Harry Gregson-Williams, Economou has established a stellar solo career, composing the scores for Netflix's superhero drama Jupiter's Legacy, Lionsgate's comedy About My Father, and DreamWorks Animation's Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken. For Chris Mundy and Damon Lindelof's 2026 DCU noir-thriller series Lanterns, Economou crafted a dark, suspenseful, and texture-rich score. She blends gritty, acoustic-electric strings, ambient electronic drones, and heavy brass elements to evoke the heartland-noir detective tone of the investigation led by Hal Jordan and John Stewart.

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Did you know?

  • Grounded Heartland-Noir Tone: Creators Chris Mundy and Damon Lindelof designed Lanterns specifically as a gritty, terrestrial detective story in the vein of HBO's True Detective, focusing on character-driven suspense rather than green screen superhero action.
  • Grammy-Winning Composer: Series composer Stephanie Economou is a Grammy Award winner who made history in 2023 by winning the inaugural Video Game Score Grammy for Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök.
  • Tom King's Creative Involvement: Legendary DC Comics writer Tom King (Mister Miracle, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow) co-wrote the pilot episode and serves as an executive producer, ensuring the series honors the depth and mythology of the Green Lantern lore.
  • Acclaimed Cast Assembly: The series features Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights) as an older, veteran Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge) as John Stewart, alongside Kelly Macdonald, Nathan Fillion, and Ulrich Thomsen.
  • Alternative Rock Trailer Selection: The official trailers highlight the show's dark psychological atmosphere with alternative and electronic tracks, featuring Nine Inch Nails' 'Beside You In Time' from their 2005 album With Teeth.
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Official Trailer

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About the Show

Part of James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Universe (DCU) Chapter One: Gods and Monsters, the HBO original detective-noir series Lanterns follows seasoned, cynical Green Lantern Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and new, ambitious recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre). The two intergalactic lawmen are drawn to the American heartland of Nebraska to investigate a dark, puzzling murder. As they dig deeper into the local mystery, they uncover a terrifying, far-reaching conspiracy that ties directly into the larger cosmic mythology of the DC Universe.

Developed by showrunner Chris Mundy (Ozark) alongside co-writers Damon Lindelof (Watchmen, Lost) and Tom King (Mister Miracle), the high-stakes series trades typical superhero action for a gritty, suspenseful murder mystery akin to True Detective. The show features a dark, atmospheric orchestral and electronic score by Grammy-winning composer Stephanie Economou, paired with a moody, alternative trailer soundtrack featuring artists like Nine Inch Nails ('Beside You In Time') and Drop the Lime ('State Trooper') that underscores the series' psychological tension and eerie small-town vibe.

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Additional Information

ℹ️ Release Date
August 16, 2026
ℹ️ Creators
Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, Tom King
📺 Network
HBO / Max

Frequently Asked Questions

What song is in the trailer for Lanterns?

The song featured in the official trailer for Lanterns is State Trooper by Drop the Lime and Beside You In Time by Nine Inch Nails. You can find more details, listen to the preview, and check purchase links in our dedicated trailer music section.

How many songs are in the Lanterns soundtrack?

The soundtrack for Lanterns features 10 licensed songs.

Who composed the soundtrack and score for Lanterns?

The original television score was composed by Grammy-winning composer Stephanie Economou. The official teaser trailers feature Nine Inch Nails' 'Beside You In Time' and Drop the Lime's 'State Trooper'.

What is the plot of the TV series Lanterns?

Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart team up as detectives to solve a dark murder in the American heartland, uncovering a conspiracy that impacts the wider DC Universe.

When does Lanterns premiere on HBO and Max?

Lanterns is scheduled to premiere on HBO and Max on August 16, 2026.

Who plays Hal Jordan and John Stewart in the series?

Hal Jordan is portrayed by Kyle Chandler, while John Stewart is played by Aaron Pierre.

Where can I watch the trailer for Lanterns?

The official trailer is available on YouTube, featuring Nine Inch Nails' song 'Beside You In Time'.
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