The chilling world of Stephen King is returning to the screen with HBO’s highly anticipated prequel series, It: Welcome to Derry . The network has officially revealed the premiere details for the much-awaited horror drama. Episode 1 debuted on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET, marking the beginning of a terrifying new chapter in King’s universe.

The series airs on HBO and streams simultaneously on HBO Max in the US, allowing fans to experience the sinister origins of Pennywise the Dancing Clown the moment it goes live. Set decades before the events of It and It: Chapter Two, this prequel takes viewers back to the cursed town of Derry, Maine, uncovering the roots of one of horror’s most iconic villains.

Uncovering the Origins of Pennywise and Derry’s Dark Past

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