Green Lantern Movies And TV Shows

Green Lantern Movies and TV Shows: The Complete List (2024 Update)

DRRA April 5, 2025

All Green Lantern Movies and TV Shows Ranked (Including Upcoming DCU Projects)

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Here’s a detailed breakdown of Green Lantern movies and TV shows, organized by format and timeline, incorporating both released and upcoming projects:

Live-Action Films

Green Lantern (2011)
- Director: Martin Campbell
- Starring: Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan, Blake Lively as Carol Ferris, Mark Strong as Sinestro.
- Plot: Hal Jordan, a test pilot, inherits a power ring from a dying alien and joins the Green Lantern Corps to battle the entity Parallax. The film was criticized for its CGI-heavy visuals and weak script, leading to its status as a box-office disappointment.
Justice League (2017) / Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021)
- Appearances: A Green Lantern named Yalan Gur appears in a flashback battle against Steppenwolf. The Snyder Cut teased an unreleased scene with John Stewart (voiced by Wayne T. Carr), but it was replaced with Martian Manhunter.

Animated Films

Justice League: The New Frontier (2008)
- Starring: David Boreanaz as Hal Jordan.
- Plot: Set in the 1950s, Hal Jordan becomes Green Lantern during the transition from Golden Age to Silver Age heroes, uniting with the Justice League against a cosmic threat.
Green Lantern: First Flight (2009)
- Starring: Christopher Meloni as Hal Jordan.
- Plot: Hal Jordan’s origin story, exploring his training under Sinestro and uncovering corruption within the Green Lantern Corps.
Green Lantern: Emerald Knights (2011)
- Anthology Format: Features multiple Lanterns, including Hal Jordan (Nathan Fillion), in interconnected stories about the Corps’ history.
Green Lantern: Beware My Power (2022)
- Starring: John Stewart (Aldis Hodge) as the protagonist.
- Plot: John Stewart takes up the mantle of Green Lantern and confronts interstellar threats while grappling with his past as a Marine.
Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (2010)
- Starring: Nolan North as Hal Jordan.
- Plot: The Justice League battles evil doppelgängers from an alternate universe, including Power Ring, a twisted version of Green Lantern.
Lego Movie (2014) / Lego Batman Movie (2017)
- Voice: Jonah Hill as a comedic Hal Jordan.
- Role: A parody version of Hal, portrayed as a socially awkward hero.

Animated TV Shows

Green Lantern: The Animated Series (2012–2013)
- Starring: Josh Keaton as Hal Jordan.
- Plot: Hal and Kilowog patrol the frontier of space, facing threats like the Red Lantern Corps. Praised for its character depth and serialized storytelling.
Justice League / Justice League Unlimited (2001–2006)
- Starring: Phil LaMarr as John Stewart.
- Role: Stewart serves as the primary Lantern in the DC Animated Universe, balancing military discipline with heroism.
Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2008–2011)
- Starring: Multiple Lanterns, including Hal Jordan (Loren Lester) and Guy Gardner (James Arnold Taylor).
- Tone: Lighthearted episodes with Silver Age-inspired adventures.
Young Justice (2010–present)
- Appearances: John Stewart, Hal Jordan, and Guy Gardner assist the team in cosmic story arcs.
DC Super Hero Girls (2015–2019)
- Starring: Jessica Cruz (Cristina Milizia) as a teenage Lantern balancing school and heroics.

Live-Action TV Shows

Smallville (2010)
- Appearance: Alan Scott (Doug Pinton) appears in the episode Absolute Justice as part of the Justice Society.
Stargirl (2020–2022)
- Starring: Joel McHale as Sylvester Pemberton (Starman) and Ysa Penarejo as Jade, Alan Scott’s daughter.
- Role: References to Alan Scott’s legacy as the Golden Age Green Lantern.
Arrowverse (2012–2023)
- References: The Corps is mentioned in Arrow, The Flash, and Legends of Tomorrow, with John Diggle (David Ramsey) teased as a potential Lantern.
Lanterns (Upcoming, 2026)
- DCU Series: Focuses on Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) solving a mystery on Earth. Nathan Fillion reprises his role as Guy Gardner.

Upcoming Projects

My Adventures with Green Lantern (TBA)
- Starring: Jessica Cruz in a lead role.
- Format: Animated series aimed at younger audiences.
Green Lantern Corps (TBA)
- DCU Film: Part of James Gunn’s rebooted universe, expected to feature multiple Lanterns.