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HBO Max reports series-high viewership for third episode of 'Lanterns'

The DC Studios series reached 10 million global viewers in its first three days, according to platform figures.

The short version

  • The third episode of the HBO Max series 'Lanterns' averaged 10 million viewers worldwide and 7 million in the U.S. across its first three days.
  • HBO Max reported that the series' premiere has surpassed 20 million views globally, ranking the show among the top five launches in the platform's history.
  • The viewership figures represent self-reported platform metrics without independent third-party verification.

Key facts

  • The third episode of 'Lanterns' achieved a series-high average of 10 million viewers globally and 7 million viewers in the U.S. within three days of its August 30 premiere, according to HBO Max.[Variety]
  • The pilot episode of the series has reached over 20 million global viewers since its August 16 debut, according to the network.[Variety]
  • HBO Max stated that 'Lanterns' ranks among the top five series launches in platform history and stands as its largest premiere for a DC Studios title.[Variety]
  • The DC comic book adaptation stars Aaron Pierre as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan.[Variety]

What remains uncertain

  • The reported viewership statistics are self-disclosed by HBO Max and lack independent third-party measurement or standardized verification.[Variety]

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