IT: Welcome to Derry (2025)
HBO's chilling prequel series returns to Derry, Maine in 1962, where an ancient, shape-shifting evil preys on children and a terrified town begins to crack.
IT: Welcome to Derry - Series Information
- Original Title: IT: Welcome to Derry
- First Air Year: 2025
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Mystery
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 8
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: October 26, 2025 (United States - TV-MA), October 26, 2025 (Canada - 18+), October 26, 2025 (United Kingdom - 15), October 26, 2025 (Germany - 16), October 26, 2025 (France - 18), October 26, 2025 (India - A), October 26, 2025 (Australia - MA 15+), October 26, 2025 (Brazil - 18), October 26, 2025 (Mexico - C), October 26, 2025 (Italy - VM14), October 26, 2025 (Spain - 16), October 26, 2025 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: HBO
- Production Companies: Warner Bros. Television, Double Dream, Rideback, Vertigo Entertainment, HBO, FiveTen Productions, K Plus Ultra
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: Chúa Hề Ma Quái: Chào Mừng Đến Derry (VN), IT: Bem-Vindos a Derry (BR), ES: Welcome to Derry (DE), Оно: Добро пожаловать в Дерри (RU), IT／Welcome to Derry "Sore" ga mietara, owari. (JP), Welcome to Derry: From the World of IT (US), IT: Selamat datang di Derry (ID), O: Derry'e Hoş Geldiniz (TR)
IT: Welcome to Derry - Plot
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.
IT: Welcome to Derry - Trailer
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IT: Welcome to Derry - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Andy Muschietti
- Barbara Muschietti
- Jason Fuchs
Main Cast
- Taylour Paige
- Jovan Adepo
- Matilda Lawler
- Amanda Christine
- Clara Stack
- Chris Chalk
- James Remar
- Stephen Rider
- Blake Cameron James
- Arian S. Cartaya
Writers
- Jason Fuchs
- Brad Kane
- Helen Shang
- Gabriel Hobson
- Austin Guzman
Executive Producers
- David Coatsworth
- Shelley Meals
- Jason Fuchs
- Barbara Muschietti
- Bill Skarsgård
IT: Welcome to Derry - FAQs
Is IT: Welcome to Derry a prequel to the IT films?
Yes. IT: Welcome to Derry is an official prequel set in 1962, decades before the events of the 2017 and 2019 IT films directed by Andy Muschietti. It explores the origins of Pennywise's terror in the town of Derry, Maine, expanding the mythology established in Stephen King's novel.
Where can you stream IT: Welcome to Derry?
IT: Welcome to Derry streams exclusively on Max (formerly HBO Max) in the United States. It is also available to purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. International availability may vary by region.
Is IT: Welcome to Derry based on a true story?
No. IT: Welcome to Derry is based on the fictional universe created by Stephen King in his 1986 novel IT. While King drew on real fears and small-town American life for atmosphere, the story of Pennywise and the supernatural evil haunting Derry is entirely fictional.
Who are the main cast members in IT: Welcome to Derry?
The series stars Taylour Paige as Charlotte Hanlon and Jovan Adepo as Leroy Hanlon, alongside Matilda Lawler, Amanda Christine, Clara Stack, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Stephen Rider, Blake Cameron James, and Arian S. Cartaya in key roles.
Will Bill Skarsgård return as Pennywise in Welcome to Derry?
Yes. Bill Skarsgård reprises his iconic role as Pennywise the Dancing Clown in IT: Welcome to Derry. Skarsgård is also credited as an executive producer on the series, signaling a deep creative involvement beyond his performance as the terrifying shape-shifting entity.
When does IT: Welcome to Derry premiere?
IT: Welcome to Derry premieres on October 26, 2025, on HBO in the United States. The same date applies to several international markets including Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, Brazil, and others.
What is the content rating for IT: Welcome to Derry?
IT: Welcome to Derry is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating content suitable for mature audiences only. The series contains supernatural horror, violence, and themes involving children in danger. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.
Who created IT: Welcome to Derry?
IT: Welcome to Derry was created by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs. Andy Muschietti previously directed both IT (2017) and IT Chapter Two (2019), bringing his established vision of Derry's horror to the television format alongside his longtime collaborators.
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