HBO Max has created excitement for its 2026 lineup with a new promotional teaser featuring exclusive footage from some of its most anticipated series, including “Euphoria” Season 3, “House of the Dragon” Season 3, and “Lanterns.”
In the teaser, Zendaya’s character Rue Bennett reflects, “A few years after high school, I don’t know if life was exactly what I wished,” as various beloved characters like Lexi Howard, Maddy Perez, Nate Jacobs, Cassie Howard, and Jules Vaughn briefly flash across the screen. This dramatic moment is magnified when Rue enters a club, where a new character played by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, described as a “ruthless kingpin,” engages her with a biting remark about introductions.
Similarly, the “House of the Dragon” segment intensifies as Alicent, portrayed by Olivia Cooke, warns, “Rhaenyra will do what she has to do. And what she has to do will be dire,” hinting at the brewing tensions in the kingdom.
The teaser also provides fans their first look at Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre in the highly anticipated DC series “Lanterns.” In a gripping scene, Pierre’s character, John Stewart, expresses his long-term preparation for this pivotal role, only to be met with Chandler’s Hal Jordan emphasizing that readiness comes from the Power Ring itself.
Additional highlights from the promo include glimpses of returning favorites like “Dune: Prophecy” and “The Comeback,” along with brand-new series such as “DTF St. Louis,” “Rooster,” the untitled Larry David project, “Half Man,” “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” and the documentary “Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!”
Moreover, the promotional material hints at returning series such as “Industry,” “The Pitt,” “Hacks,” “The Gilded Age,” and the new “Game of Thrones” spinoff “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” ensuring that there will be a diverse range of content to capture audiences’ attention in the years to come.
With such a fantastic lineup of stories and characters, HBO Max is poised to keep viewers engaged and entertained as it navigates the evolving landscape of television in 2026.