Kicking off on Thursday, July 23, Max Original comedy series STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE will invite fans to discover their hero archetypes through a playful, interactive activation set inside Stuart’s “The Comic Center of Pasadena.” By bringing the beloved comic shop fans know and love from THE BIG BANG THEORY, the experience unfolds as a narrative-driven journey through multiple realities, guiding fans through character-driven decisions that offer a deeper introduction to the new series’ humor, heart, and multiversal chaos.
Also starting on July 23, HBO Max will host an immersive experience for LANTERNS, inviting fans to prove they have what it takes to join the Green Lantern Corps at the “Lanterns Training Headquarters.” This interactive training camp activation puts fans to the test through hands‑on fearlessness challenges, offering an engaging first look at the upcoming debut season.
Full Details for STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE:
- Beginning Thursday, July 23 and open through Sunday, July 26, HBO Max will debut an immersive fan experience inspired by STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE, inviting fans to step inside the series’ expanding multiverse. The activation brings Stuart’s “The Comic Center of Pasadena” to life, transforming the familiar comic shop from THE BIG BANG THEORY universe into a portal‑hopping journey through multiple worlds tied to the show. Designed as an interactive, story driven experience, guests will move through a series of in‑world touchpoints – beginning with a portal walkthrough and culminating in a reveal that challenges fans to discover their hero archetypes, with each path connected to a character from the series. Along the way, fans will encounter interactive moments, photo‑ops with a replica machine from the show, plus exclusive merch and a personalized collectible takeaway
STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE | Sparks Gallery – 530 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA
- Thursday, July 23: 11:00am – 7:00pm
- Friday, July 24: 11:00am – 7:00pm
- Saturday, July 25: 11:00am – 7:00pm
- Sunday, July 26: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Full Details for LANTERNS:
- From Thursday, July 23 through Saturday, July 25, HBO Max will invite fans to prove their fearlessness at the “Lanterns Training Headquarters” experience. Inspired by the setting of Rushville, Nebraska, the activation unfolds as a guided training journey where fans will receive a briefing from the Guardians and will be evaluated through a series of interactive challenges designed to reveal if they have what it takes to wear the ring. Along the way, guests will move through hands-on experiences including target practice, trust-based challenges, maze navigation, and escape‑room style mystery scenarios set within in‑world environments like a Sheriff’s office and dive bar. The experience culminates for trainees with a custom Green Lantern ring to take home, an opportunity to simulate using a Green Lantern ring on a Snapchat powered interactive mirror and the opportunity to purchase exclusive LANTERNS merch from Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products.
- Sign-ups for the “Lanterns Training Headquarters” activation will open on Monday, July 13 at 9:00am PT at hbomax.com/lanternstraininghq. Reservations are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. All guests must be 18 or older to attend. Follow @greenlantern on social media for more information and sign-up details.
- 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.
LANTERNS Training Headquarters | Venue 808 –808 J St, San Diego, CA
- Thursday, July 23: 9:00am – 6:00pm
- Friday, July 24: 11:00am – 9:00pm
- Saturday, July 25: 11:00am – 9:00pm