Get ready to clown around with ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’
Get ready to clown around with ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’
The new series takes viewers back into the world of Stephen King to explore the origins of the horrifying Pennywise.
The “It” movies are recognized as some of the most thrilling horror films of the past decade. The films are adapted from the Stephen King novel “It,” and follow a group of youngsters from Derry, Maine, as they try to defeat a being who takes the form of the terrifying clown known as Pennywise. Now, viewers can dive deeper into the Pennywise lore with the new series “IT: Welcome to Derry.” The show is set to premiere on HBO and HBO Max on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 9 p.m. ET. We recommend cuddling up on the couch and heading into the last week of Spooky Season by watching with a subscription to HBO Max.
How to watch ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’
- When: Sunday, Oct. 26 at 9 p.m. ET
- TV: HBO Max
- Stream: Watch with a subscription to HBO Max.
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’
What is the release schedule for ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’?
Timed perfectly for spooky season, the ‘IT” prequel series “Welcome to Derry” will take over HBO’s coveted Sunday night slot on Oct. 26 at 9 p.m., kicking off an eight-episode first season. Episodes will air weekly on the premium cable channel and will stream on HBO Max at the same time, through the season finale on Sunday, Dec. 14.
| Date | Time (ET) | Episode | Outlet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Oct. 26 | 9 p.m. ET | Episode 101: ‘The Pilot’ | HBO, HBO Max |
| Friday, Oct. 31 | 3:01 a.m. ET | Episode 102: ‘The Thing in the Dark’ | HBO Max |
| Sunday, Nov. 2 | 9 p.m. ET | Episode 102: ‘The Thing in the Dark’ | HBO |
| Sunday, Nov. 9 | 9 p.m. ET | Episode 103: TBA | HBO, HBO Max |
| Sunday, Nov. 16 | 9 p.m. ET | Episode 104: TBA | HBO, HBO Max |
| Sunday, Nov. 23 | 9 p.m. ET | Episode 105: TBA | HBO, HBO Max |
| Sunday, Nov. 30 | 9 p.m. ET | Episode 106: TBA | HBO, HBO Max |
| Sunday, Dec. 7 | 9 p.m. ET | Episode 107: TBA | HBO, HBO Max |
| Sunday, Dec. 14 | 9 p.m. ET | Episode 108: TBA | HBO, HBO Max |
Will you be able to watch ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ free?
Unfortunately, there is no way to watch “IT: Welcome to Derry” on Max for free, since the streamer does not offer a free trial to new or returning customers. The cheapest way to stream it will be with a subscription to Max’s ad-supported plan, which costs $10 per month.
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What will ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ be about?
“IT: Welcome to Derry” will explore the sinister origins of Pennywise the Clown, taking place in the 1960s and leading up to the events of the 2017 film “It.” The other plot details for the show have not yet been revealed, leaving fans to fill in the story for themselves and enhancing the anticipation even more.
Who stars in ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’?
“IT: Welcome to Derry’ will star Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Stephen Rider, Madeleine Stowe, and Rudy Mancuso. Bill Skarsgård will return to reprise the role of Pennywise the Clown.
Appearing in the series on a recurring basis will be Dean Yool, Madeleine Stowe, Alixandra Fuchs, Kimberly Norris Guerrero, Tyner Rushing, Dorian Grey, Thomas Mitchell, BJ Harrison, Peter Outerbridge, Shane Marriott, Chad Rook, Joshua Odjick, Morningstar Angeline, and Rudy Mancuso.
Who is working on ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’?
Andy Muschietti, who directed “It” and It: Chapter Two,” serves as executive producer of the new series and will also direct several episodes. The show was developed for television by Andy and Barbara Muschietti, and is also being produced by Jason Fuchs, Brad Caleb Kane, David Coatsworth, Bill Skarsgård, Shelley Meals, Roy Lee, and Dan Lin.
IT: Welcome to Derry
In 1962, amid a spate of unexplained disappearances of local children, a group of misfit friends begin to suspect a long-buried ancient evil lurking. As the kids set out to determine what’s really going on, a rising unease prompts several townspeople to work together to restore peace – all while a U.S. military operation seeks to exploit Derry for its own objectives.