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The horror series IT: Welcome to Derry season 1, is set to premiere with its first episode on October 26, 2025. Movies from the franchise had previously caught the attention of the global audience, making the upcoming series a highly anticipated release for fans.
Based on Stephen King's novel, the series follows the Hanlon family's experiences as their stay in Derry, Maine, takes an unexpected and scary turn. The show stands as a prequel to the two movies released so far, promising links and stories that will explain how it all began.
IT: Welcome to Derry season 1 will have a total of eight episodes and will release on HBO Max.
All episodes in IT: Welcome to Derry season 1, and when they arrive
IT: Welcome to Derry season 1 brings a chilling story from the IT franchise with a return to the haunted town of Derry, Maine. Leroy Hanlop's service in the military brings him and his family to the town, where they wish to lead a simple and happy life together.
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However, behind the pleasant appearance of the town lie deep secrets and a horrifying figure that completely alters the fates of the Hanlop family and other characters.
Season 1 will comprise a total of eight episodes. The show will premiere with one episode on October 26, 2025, followed by a new episode every Sunday until the finale.
Here is a complete list of the episodes and when they will arrive:
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Where to watch IT: Welcome to Derry season 1?
In IT: Welcome to Derry season 1, viewers are set to learn about the origin story of Pennywise the dancing clown, who wreaked havoc in the two movies from the franchise. The upcoming show not only promises a look at the antagonist's journey but will also feature the struggles of the kids and their parents as they face the dire situation in their town.
HBO Max is the official streaming platform for the series. Viewers can tune in to the platform every week to catch the latest episodes of the series, which air every Sunday.
To subscribe to HBO Max, plans ranging from standard to premium are available to choose from. A basic (with ads) plan can be subscribed to for $10.99/month or $109.99/year. A standard (without ads) plan can be opted for at $18.49/month or $184.99/year. A premium plan, which brings a high-quality, ad-free streaming service, can be purchased for $22.99/month or $229.99/year.
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All about the upcoming series
IT: Welcome to Derry season 1 builds on Stephen King's IT universe, standing as a prequel to the two movies released so far. The series is set in 1962, when the Hanlon family settles in the town of Derry, Maine. Several mysterious events and cases of missing children hint at a dark secret hidden behind the location.
The official logline of the series reads as follows:
"Set in the world of Stephen King’s 'IT universe, IT: WELCOME TO DERRY is based on King's 'IT' novel and expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films, 'IT' and 'IT Chapter Two.'"
The series attempts to explore how Pennywise came into being and what transpired in Derry's history, which led to the events depicted in the two movies of the franchise.
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Watch IT: Welcome to Derry season 1 on HBO Max.
