Lanterns soundtrack features The Stooges and Leon Bridges, premieres August 16

The soundtrack for the new DC superhero series "Lanterns" features a diverse array of songs, including tracks by The Stooges and Leon Bridges. The show, which premiered on August 16, stars Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as they portray superpowered peacekeepers in a narrative that follows the iconic Green Lantern Hal Jordan. He is tasked with training new recruit John Stewart while investigating a murder in Rushville, Nebraska.

"Lanterns" is part of the newly rebooted DC Universe and is the third television series to be released following "Creature Commandos" and "Peacemaker." The series is created by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, and includes notable cast members such as Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, and Nathan Fillion. With its blend of action and mystery, the show aims to capture a broad audience, offering both nostalgia for longtime fans and fresh storylines for newcomers.

The show's score is composed by Stephanie Economou, known for her previous work on "About My Father" and "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3." The soundtrack features a range of needledrops, enhancing the emotional and narrative depth of the episodes. The first episode, titled "Pilot," includes songs like "Get Down Tonight" by KC And The Sunshine Band, "No Fun" by The Stooges, and "Coming Home" by Leon Bridges, among others. The eclectic mix of music complements the series' themes and character dynamics.

"Lanterns" has a total of eight episodes, with new installments set to air weekly until October 4, 2026. As the series unfolds, it will be interesting to see how the music selection continues to shape the storytelling and audience engagement. The combination of a strong cast, compelling plot, and a carefully curated soundtrack positions "Lanterns" as a noteworthy entry in the superhero genre.