While Lanterns has been a surprise hit for HBO Max, grounding the Green Lantern mythos in a gritty, terrestrial detective story, DC Studios isn't stopping there. The upcoming My Adventures with Green Lantern promises to swing the pendulum back toward the cosmic, offering a vibrant, anime-infused take on the Emerald Knight that could be the perfect counterpoint to the live-action series.
Set in the same universe as My Adventures with Superman, this new animated series centers on Jessica Cruz (voiced by Auli'i Cravalho), a young woman who becomes a Green Lantern not by the Guardians' choice, but when a power ring literally falls into her lap. According to the official logline, she's soon thrust into a battle when debris from an ancient Lantern space war—and its alien combatants—arrives on Earth.
A Cosmic Adventure with Sailor Moon Energy
While My Adventures with Superman drew heavily from shonen anime like Dragon Ball Z, the Green Lantern spinoff takes its cues from the magical-girl genre, specifically Sailor Moon. A clip shown at the Annecy Festival featured Jessica singing the Green Lantern oath and transforming into a costume that echoes Sailor Moon's iconic look, giving the franchise a fresh, stylish twist.
Producer Jake Wyatt emphasized at Annecy that he wanted the villains to stand out, and the series is set to deliver. Jessica will face off against both Yellow Lanterns—the fear-wielding Sinestro Corps—and Red Lanterns, who channel rage under their leader Atrocitus. This hints at a deep exploration of the emotional spectrum from Geoff Johns' celebrated comic run, promising a more cosmic affair than Lanterns.
Building a New Generation of Lanterns
The series also expands the world with nods to classic lore. Jessica attends Hal Jordan Memorial High, where she crosses paths with future Green Lantern Kyle Rayner. She'll also encounter Kilowog, the Corps' tough-as-nails drill sergeant, adding a familiar face to her training.
This animated adventure is part of a broader DC Studios push to embrace the Green Lantern universe. Aaron Pierre is set to reprise his role as John Stewart in Man of Tomorrow, and Nathan Fillion will return as Guy Gardner in Mister Miracle. Meanwhile, My Adventures with Green Lantern looks to capture the imagination of a new generation, a far cry from the days of the Ryan Reynolds film that flopped.
For fans who felt Lanterns was too grounded, this series is the cosmic fix they've been waiting for. It's a bright day for Green Lantern fans, and this show might just be the brightest yet. If you're looking for more sci-fi binges, check out Alexander Skarsgård's Murderbot or explore Prime Video's darkest military thriller.
