HBO has announced that the first episode of It: Welcome to Derry will be released on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 6 PM Pacific Time / 9 PM Eastern Time. The horror series, which is a prequel to the It movies based on Stephen King’s novel, will be available to stream online on HBO Max at the same time it airs on TV.
The new series, “It: Welcome to Derry,” tells the story of how Pennywise the Dancing Clown first appeared and uncovers the sinister past of the town of Derry in 1962. It explains how the events in the original “It” movies fit into a bigger picture and focuses on the experiences of Mike Hanlon’s grandfather, showing that the evil in Derry existed long before the Losers Club was formed.
When will It: Welcome to Derry Episode 1 air globally?
Viewers around the world can also tune in to the premiere. In the UK, the first episode will be shown on Sky Max and NowTV at 2:00 AM GMT on October 27th, and again at 9:00 PM that same day. Once released, all episodes from the first season will be available to watch on demand, letting you enjoy them whenever you like.
HBO has announced the first season will have eight episodes, debuting each Sunday at 6 PM Pacific Time / 9 PM Eastern Time. Here’s when each episode will be available:
- Episode 1: October 26, 2025
- Episode 2: November 2, 2025
- Episode 3: November 9, 2025
- Episode 4: November 16, 2025
- Episode 5: November 23, 2025
- Episode 6: November 30, 2025
- Episode 7: December 7, 2025
- Episode 8 (Finale): December 14, 2025
Where to watch it: Welcome to Derry and who’s in the cast?
You’ll be able to watch the new prequel on HBO Max and HBO in the United States. Viewers in the UK can find it on Sky Max and NowTV. Bill Skarsgard is back as Pennywise, and Andy and Barbara Muschietti are overseeing the creative side of the series.
The film features a talented cast including Taylour Paige, known for her role in ‘The Toxic Avenger,’ James Remar from ‘Dexter,’ Jovan Adepo of ‘Babylon,’ Rudy Mancuso from ‘Música,’ Chris Chalk (‘Perry Mason’), Stephen Rider (‘What Lies Under the Tree’), and Madeleine Stowe, who starred in ‘The Last of the Mohicans’.
The first trailer for the new prequel shows Mike Hanlon’s grandfather looking into the disappearances of children in Derry, suggesting a connection to the origins of Pennywise. Stephen King himself has given the project his approval, complimenting the filmmakers on how well it fits into the broader ‘It’ story.
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2025-10-26 13:07