Green Lantern Corps (2022)/Transcript

(Warner Bros. Pictures, Skydance, and DC logos start in space and fades to black. The scene cuts to a hospital in New York on a rainy night as text appears and reads "New York, 1972" then cuts to the operating room as Jessica Jordan gives birth while she screams as Martin Jordan holds her hand tightly. She pushes one more time until a 39-week baby comes out of her womb. A baby moves and opens its eyes.)

Doctor: Congratulations, Mr. Jordan. You have a beautiful, healthy baby boy.

Jessica Jordan: Martin, we have a son.

Martin Jordan: Of course we have. We'll call him... Hal.

Jessica Jordan: Hal. That's such a lovely name. And look, he's saying hello to you.

Martin Jordan: Hello. Jessica. Would you like to hold him?

Jessica Jordan: Yes, honey. I'd love to.

(Martin gives baby Hal to Jessica.)

Jessica Jordan: Hey, Hal. Look at him. He's precious, he's beautiful, and he's great.

(Thunder crashes as the scene flashes to Hal's house in 1988 as text appears and says "16 Years Later...". Martin sets a birthday cake on the table with two number candles where it says "16" and the frosting text says "Happy 16th Birthday, Hal Jordan" as Martin, Jessica his friends and uncle Alan sing "The Happy Birthday Song" to a teenage Hal. Hal blows out the candles as his parents and friends cheer.)

Hal Jordan: (Narrating) I'm Hal Jordan. I was born in 1972 in New York. My father was a pilot, my mother was an engineer. When I was 16 years old, my dad brought a new car to me as my surprise present. It looked like a Lamborghini. And it was really awesome. One fateful day, he had an accident on a jet. That's why he went to the hospital as my mom took me there to see him.

(The scene flashes to Hal who watches the news on TV with Jessica.)

Reporter: (On TV) Breaking news, Martin Jordan, the pilot at Ferris Aircraft, had an accident and was sent to the hospital from suffering injuries.

(The scene goes to Hal, John Stewart and Jessica who walks to his father at the hospital room. Hal walks to Martin.)

Teenage Hal: Dad.

Martin: Hey, son. I had an accident. I'll recover soon. I know you can be the best pilot. Just do your best, Hal.

Teenage Hal: I will, Dad. I promise.

Jessica: Come on, honey. Let's go get some lunch.

Teenage Hal: (To Jessica) Okay, Mom. (To Martin) Bye, Dad.

Martin: Goodbye, my son. I hope you'll be happy to be the best pilot at Ferris Aircraft. And you'll be able to fly.

(Hal, John and Jessica leave as the camera pans back from the hospital, pans to the right and pans forward to space.)

Hal Jordan: My father was recovered from the hospital. And now, I'm a pilot at Ferris Aircraft, owned by Carol Ferris, CEO. It feels like I can fly everywhere.

(The green title appears and it reads "Green Lantern Corps" as the title blows to dust. The scene goes to present day in space as text appears and reads "Present Day".)

Hal Jordan: On the distant, inhabitant planet of Oa, the members were formed known as the Green Lantern Corps. But that time, one of the members, Sinestro, betrayed and turned against them. He created an army of his own called Sinestro's Corps. Ever since Superman and Doomsday were killed back in the night, he was brought back to life by the Justice League. I always thought it'd be cool to meet the Justice League for the first time. After Steppenwolf was defeated, a new threat happens when Sinestro is about to kill his trusted ally, Abin Sur.

(The camera pans to Abin Sur's ship and the scene cuts to inside of his ship. Abin Sur receives a call from Tomar-Re. A holgram image of Tomar-Re appears.)

Abin Sur: Tomar-Re. I presume that you're calling me.

Tomar-Re: Yes, you do, Abin Sur. It's a confirmation that Sinestro comes to murder you.

Abin Sur: How is that possible?

Tomar-Re: It seems that you're absolutely in grave danger. And you have to use the escape pod to get away from him.

Abin Sur: You're right, Tomar-Re. I must avoid Sinestro from having me murdered.

Tomar-Re: When the time comes, the Guardians will know what to do. Good luck, my friend.

Abin Sur: Good luck to you, too, Tomar-Re.

(A hologram disappears and hears something strange.)

Abin Sur: Who's there?

(A door busts open as Abin Sur turns around sees his trusted ally, Sinestro.)

Sinestro: Hello, Abin Sur.

Abin Sur: Sinestro. What a surprise.

Sinestro: Yes, it is. I just wanted to say thank you for being told by Tomar-Re about you trying to get away from me. And now, I really want a pleasure of killing you.

(Sinestro uses the yellow ring to build a sword and duels Abin Sur. He stabs Abin Sur in the chest. Abin Sur goes to the escape pod and launches it to Earth.)

Abin Sur: Tomar-Re, I'm badly wounded. Call the Guardians of the Universe. Tell them it's Sinestro.

(The scene goes to Brooklyn Street Circuit where the F1 cars are at the starting line. The checkered flag waves and the race starts while the song plays "Devour" by Shinedown and crowd cheers as text appears and says "Brooklyn Street Circuit, New York". The race cars drive the track around in laps then the camera goes to Hal Jordan and Carol Ferris who watches the race while they have two hot dogs with mustard, nachos and two drinks of Pepsi.)

Hal Jordan: This is great. The racing, the snacks, the commentaries, and the laps.

Carol Ferris: Yes, it is. And I have you the whole time, Hal.

(Hal chuckles as he and Carol kiss.)

Carol Ferris: You're such a wonderful pilot, and a wonderful man.

Hal Jordan: Yes, I know, Carol.

Carol Ferris: I have a question.

Hal Jordan: Yes, you have a question?

Carol Ferris: I've been thinking. After the race is over, you think we'll go out to Coney Island, ride some rides, have cotton candy and relax at the beach?

Hal Jordan: Sure, that could work. You're really a nice lady.

Carol Ferris: Aw, shucks.

Sports Commentator: And now, ladies and gentlemen, we see John Stewart driving faster than the cheetah. Nice driving, John.

Hal Jordan: That's my friend.

Carol Ferris: Tomorrow morning, we'll have flying lessons.

Hal Jordan: Oh. Yes. Flying lessons, of course.

Carol Ferris: Very good.

Hal Jordan: Thanks for taking me to the racing.

Carol Ferris: You're truly welcome, my love.

(After the race, Hal Jordan, John Stewart and Carol Ferris are at Coney Island as they ride on Wonder Wheel and text says "Coney Island".)

Hal Jordan: I saw what you did at racing. And I heard that you got the first place trophy cup. Very good.

John Stewart: Thanks, Hal. I knew you'd count on New York. (Hal chuckles)

Carol Ferris: You know, I always thought that going to Coney Island seems like the happiest day of our lives.

Hal Jordan: Yes, I know. We just had three cotton candies. And it was delicious.

(Hal, John and Carol laugh. After they ride, they are at the beach at sunset relaxing.)

Hal Jordan: (Sighs deeply) This is the life. Attractions, hot dogs and the beach.

John Stewart: (Chuckles) It sure is, Hal. Oh, and I think that we could swim if the water's warm.