If you thought Pennywise was terrifying enough in IT and IT Chapter Two, HBO’s new series is about to take that fear to another level in India. IT: Welcome to Derry goes back in time to explore how evil first took root in the haunted town of Derry, long before the Losers’ Club ever existed. The show promises to unravel the mysterious beginnings of the shape-shifting clown and the generations of terror he has caused. From eerie small-town secrets to psychological chills, this prequel is being hailed as one of the most anticipated horror shows of the year.
Streaming details of IT: Welcome To Derry
The series will premiere on October 26, 2025, on HBO Max in the U.S. and will be available for Indian viewers to stream on JioHotstar from October 27, 2025. The first season will feature eight episodes, releasing weekly every Sunday night, with the finale scheduled for December 14, 2025. For global audiences, the show will also be available on HBO, Sky Max, and NowTV in select regions.
Set in the 1960s, IT: Welcome to Derry travels decades before the events of the films to uncover the sinister history that shaped the town’s dark reputation. It delves into the roots of Pennywise’s evil, exploring how fear spreads like a disease through generations.
More about the upcoming horror show
The show not only builds on Stephen King’s original horror universe but also adds fresh themes such as racial tensions, social unrest, and the way communities respond to unseen dangers. Fans of the book will also recognize elements from King’s detailed “Derry interludes,” the backstory sections that described earlier hauntings and violent events in the town.
Bill Skarsgard returns to his spine-chilling role as Pennywise the Dancing Clown, delivering the same unnerving performance that made him a modern horror icon. Behind the camera, Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti, the sibling duo who directed and produced the IT films, are back as creative heads, ensuring the series maintains the same eerie atmosphere and cinematic style that made the movies successful.
The show also features a talented ensemble cast, including Taylour Paige, James Remar, Jovan Adepo, Rudy Mancuso, Chris Chalk, Stephen Rider, and Madeleine Stowe. In the first trailer, viewers get a glimpse of Derry’s grim past through the eyes of Mike Hanlon’s grandfather, who investigates a string of missing children.
Author Stephen King himself has praised the series, calling it a powerful and fitting addition to the IT universe. With its blend of supernatural horror, social commentary, and deep storytelling, IT: Welcome to Derry promises to both terrify and intrigue fans who’ve long wondered how the nightmare truly began.
Mark your calendar, the town of Derry is ready to open its doors again, and the horrors waiting inside are older, darker, and more haunting than ever before.
Streaming details of IT: Welcome To Derry
The series will premiere on October 26, 2025, on HBO Max in the U.S. and will be available for Indian viewers to stream on JioHotstar from October 27, 2025. The first season will feature eight episodes, releasing weekly every Sunday night, with the finale scheduled for December 14, 2025. For global audiences, the show will also be available on HBO, Sky Max, and NowTV in select regions.
Set in the 1960s, IT: Welcome to Derry travels decades before the events of the films to uncover the sinister history that shaped the town’s dark reputation. It delves into the roots of Pennywise’s evil, exploring how fear spreads like a disease through generations.
More about the upcoming horror show
The show not only builds on Stephen King’s original horror universe but also adds fresh themes such as racial tensions, social unrest, and the way communities respond to unseen dangers. Fans of the book will also recognize elements from King’s detailed “Derry interludes,” the backstory sections that described earlier hauntings and violent events in the town.
Bill Skarsgard returns to his spine-chilling role as Pennywise the Dancing Clown, delivering the same unnerving performance that made him a modern horror icon. Behind the camera, Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti, the sibling duo who directed and produced the IT films, are back as creative heads, ensuring the series maintains the same eerie atmosphere and cinematic style that made the movies successful.
The show also features a talented ensemble cast, including Taylour Paige, James Remar, Jovan Adepo, Rudy Mancuso, Chris Chalk, Stephen Rider, and Madeleine Stowe. In the first trailer, viewers get a glimpse of Derry’s grim past through the eyes of Mike Hanlon’s grandfather, who investigates a string of missing children.
Author Stephen King himself has praised the series, calling it a powerful and fitting addition to the IT universe. With its blend of supernatural horror, social commentary, and deep storytelling, IT: Welcome to Derry promises to both terrify and intrigue fans who’ve long wondered how the nightmare truly began.
Mark your calendar, the town of Derry is ready to open its doors again, and the horrors waiting inside are older, darker, and more haunting than ever before.
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