How to watch ‘Lanterns’ premiere for free tonight on HBO Max

If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.DC Studios’ next chapter is finally here as “Lanterns” premieres on HBO at 9 p.m. Eastern tonight, Sunday, Aug. 16. The series transforms one of DC Comics’ most recognizable franchises into a grounded mystery thriller, blending detective drama with traditional superhero action.If you’re hoping to find a way to watch the new show for free or without a cable subscription, read on for your current best savings.Where to watch the ‘Lanterns’ premiere for freeDIRECTVIf you want to watch the “Lanterns” premiere without paying immediately, you can take advantage of DIRECTV’s 5-day free trial, which provides access to live HBO programming and on-demand content during the trial period.After the trial, DIRECTV’s Entertainment package is $59.99 for the first month, before increasing to $89.99 per month. This package includes unlimited Cloud DVR and access to premium network add-ons.With the HBO Max add-on, you can watch HBO content for free for the first two months before the subscription renews at $18.49 per month.DIRECTV’s Premier package already includes HBO Max and is currently priced at $129.99 per month after the free trial period ends.Philo Bundle+For cord-cutters seeking a lower-priced alternative, Philo Bundle+ combines a traditional television experience with premium streaming services.The package costs $33 per month and includes:More than 70 live channelsHBO Max Basic with AdsAMC+discovery+Unlimited DVR storage for eligible contentGet PhiloFor only $33/month, choose Bundle+ to combine Philo with HBO Max, AMC+, and Discovery+.Get Philo Bundle+Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max bundleThe Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max bundle reduces subscription costs by 42% compared with getting separate subscriptions to all three services. It also lets you access content from each streaming service from one account.Bundle pricing includes:With AdsDisney+HuluHBO Max$19.99 per monthNo AdsDisney+HuluHBO Max$32.99 per monthWatch on Disney+Bundle Disney+ with Hulu and HBO Max for 42% off or Disney+ with Hulu for 50% off.Try Disney+HBO MaxYou can also get an HBO Max standalone subscription to watch episodes as they are released and on demand.HBO Max options include:Basic with Ads: $10.99 per month or $109.99 per yearStandard: $18.49 per month or $184.99 per yearPremium: $22.99 per month or $229.99 per yearWatch on HBO MaxWatch on HBO Max for as little as $10.99 per month to access HBO's full library of originals and more.Get HBO MaxWhat is ‘Lanterns’ about?HBO’s trailer introduces a story following veteran Green Lantern Hal Jordan (portrayed by Kyle Chandler) and rookie Lantern John Stewart (played by Aaron Pierre) as they investigate a mysterious murder in the American heartland. What begins as a seemingly isolated case expands into a much larger mystery with implications for the broader DC Universe.The new series’ approach differs from previous Green Lantern adaptations, emphasizing character development, suspense, and detective storytelling.‘Lanterns’ castKyle Chandler as Hal JordanAaron Pierre as John StewartNathan Fillion as Guy GardnerUlrich Thomsen as SinestroKelly MacdonaldLaura LinneyJason RitterGarret DillahuntPoorna JagannathanJasmine Cephas JonesJ. Alphonse Nicholson Nathan Fillion’s appearance is especially notable because it further connects “Lanterns” to the larger DC Universe established in recent DC Studios projects.How you can watch ‘Lioness’ season 3, episode 3 for free todayHow to watch ‘Monsters of God’ episode 2 for free tonightElla Langley Fort Worth tickets: How to get into sold-out Aug. 15 showChris Stapleton Boston tickets: How to get into sold-out Aug. 14-15 showsCharli xcx tickets: Where to get ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ tour passes todayAbby L’Bert (she/her) is an entertainment commerce writer for cleveland.com. She graduated from The University of Akron and was raised in Northeast Ohio. Abby has extensive commerce writing experience from her...This article was produced with assistance from AI tools and reviewed by Cleveland.com staff.