Step into the World of HBO Max's "Lanterns", "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe" with Offsites at San Diego Comic-Con 2026

Step into the World of HBO Max’s “Lanterns”, “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” with Offsites at San Diego Comic-Con 2026

In brightest day… you’ll want to make room on your offsite schedule. HBO Max is bringing the light to San Diego Comic-Con with a Lanterns activation taking over Venue 808 (808 J St.) from Thursday, July 23 – Saturday, July 25, as well as a separate activation for Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.

Attendees will be able to immerse themselves in the world with the Lanterns Training Headquarters.

Before anyone can wear the ring, they’ll have to earn it. Recruits will be put through a series of interactive challenges designed to determine whether they have what it takes to join the Green Lantern Corps. After receiving a briefing from the Guardians, trainees will tackle everything from target practice and trust exercises to maze navigation and escape room-style puzzles set inside locations from the series, including a sheriff’s office and a dive bar.

Those who complete their training will receive a custom Green Lantern ring to take home, try out their powers using a Snapchat-powered interactive mirror, and have the opportunity to shop exclusive Lanterns merchandise from WB.

Reservations open Monday, July 13 at 9am PT at hbomax.com/lanternstraininghq and are required.

Attendance is limited, available on a first-come, first-served basis, and restricted to guests ages 18+.

Hours are:

Thursday, July 23: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Friday, July 24: 11:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday, July 25: 11:00am – 9:00pm

HBO Max will also partner with local businesses in the Gaslamp district for surprise swag giveaways in addition to a Lanterns Recharge Station for fans to cool off and charge their phones using Lantern Batteries.

Just a few blocks away, HBO Max is also bringing The Comic Center of Pasadena to life with an immersive experience inspired by Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, the upcoming Max Original spinoff of The Big Bang Theory. Taking over Sparks Gallery, the activation invites fans inside Stuart’s comic shop before sending them on a multiversal adventure.

Guests will walk through portals into alternate realities, encounter interactive moments and photo opportunities, including a replica machine from the series, and ultimately discover their own hero archetype through a personalized journey tied to one of the show’s characters.

Each experience concludes with exclusive merchandise and a personalized collectible to take home.

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