As the spooky season unfolds, there’s no better time for HBO to unveil its new horror series, IT: Welcome to Derry. This eagerly anticipated prequel to Andy Muschietti’s acclaimed IT films invites Stephen King enthusiasts to travel back a generation, uncovering the tales of those terrorized by Pennywise the Clown (played by Bill Skarsgård) long before the famed Losers’ Club confronted him. Curious about the release date of IT: Welcome to Derry?

The series IT: Welcome to Derry is set to explore the sinister history of Derry, revealing the extent of chaos unleashed by the malevolent entity known as Pennywise. Fans of IT are well aware that this nefarious character resurfaces every 27 years to prey on the children of this Maine town. The new HBO series takes a step back in time, focusing on events occurring 27 years prior to the first IT movie.

Leroy Hanlon (portrayed by Jovan Adepo), a military man, relocates to Derry with his wife Charlotte (Taylour Paige) and son Will (Blake Cameron James), arriving just in time to witness the harrowing events firsthand. Joining them is the enigmatic Dick Halloran (Chris Chalk), known from The Shining, as well as new characters like General Shaw (James Remar), Rose (Kimberly Guerrero), and a group of local children, all potential targets for Pennywise’s terror.

Anticipating a return to the eerie town of Derry? Here’s what you need to know to catch IT: Welcome to Derry on HBO and HBO Max…

Is IT: Welcome to Derry on Tonight (10/19/25)?

Unfortunately, IT: Welcome to Derry won’t be airing on HBO or HBO Max tonight. Instead, catch the finale of Task at 9 PM ET.

When Does IT: Welcome to Derry Come Out? IT: Welcome to Derry Show Release Date:

IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 1 comes out next Sunday, October 26.

What Time Do New Episodes of IT: Welcome to Derry Come Out?

All episodes of IT: Welcome to Derry will premiere on HBO and HBO MAX at 9 PM ET on Sundays from October 26 through December 14.

How Many Episodes are in IT: Welcome to Derry? IT: Welcome to Derry Episode Guide:

There are a total of eight episodes in the first season of IT: Welcome to Derry. Don’t want to miss a single scare? Here’s your guide to when every episode comes out:

• Episode 1: Sunday, October 26
• Episode 2: Sunday, November 2
• Episode 3: Sunday, November 9
• Episode 4: Sunday, November 16
• Episode 5: Sunday, November 23
• Episode 6: Sunday, November 30
• Episode 7: Sunday, December 7
• Episode 8: Sunday, December 14

How To Watch IT: Welcome to Derry:

IT: Welcome to Derry is an HBO original so you can only watch it with an HBO or HBO Max subscription.

Don’t already have HBO MAX? HBO MAX is currently available monthly ad-free for as little as 16.99/month or for $9.99/month with ads. An ultimate ad-free subscription goes for $20.99/month and includes up to 100 downloads on the go.

Trying to get the best deal possible? You can get two months of HBO MAX free if you decide to commit to an annual subscription. Ad-free annual bundles go for $169.99/year or $209.99/year for the ultimate tier. A year’s worth of HBO MAX with ads goes for $99.99/year.

You can also bundle HBO MAX with your existing Hulu and Disney+ subscription for an addition $16.99/month with ads or $29.99/month ad-free.

Is IT: Welcome to Derry Connected to the Muschietti IT Movies?

Yes, IT: Welcome to Derry is a prequel series to the popular 2017 IT film and its 2019 sequel, IT Chapter Two. The Muschetti siblings are once again executive producers and Andy Muschetti directs multiple episodes.

Is There an IT: Welcome to Derry Trailer?

Yep! You can watch it by scrolling to the top of the page.

Who Plays Pennywise in IT: Welcome to Derry?

Bill Skarsgård will reprise the role of Pennywise in IT: Welcome to Derry. Skarsgård played Pennywise the Clown in both of Muschetti’s IT films.

IT: Welcome to Derry Cast:

IT: Welcome to Derry features a number of original characters created for the new series as well as established figures from Stephen King lore. You might recognize these actors from projects like John Wick: Chapter 4, 3 Body Problem, Zola, Perry Mason, Oppenheimer, Station Eleven, and more. Here’s who’s playing who in IT: Welcome to Derry:

• Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise
• Jovan Adepo as Leroy Hanlon
• Taylour Paige as Charlotte Hanlon
• Chris Chalk as Dick Halloran
• James Remar as General Shaw
• Kimberly Guerrero as Rose
• Stephen Rider as Hank
• Madeline Stowe as Ingrid
• Rudy Mancuso as Pauly
• Blake Cameron James as Will Hanlon
• Miles Ekhardt as Matty
• Clara Stack as Lily
• Amanda Christine as Ronnie
• Mikkal Karim-Fidler as Teddy
• Jack Molloy Legault as Phil
• Matilda Lawler as Marge