when will welcome to derry be released

IT: Welcome to Derry premiered on October 26, 2025. As of January 2026, the full eight-episode season has already aired, wrapping up by mid-December 2025 on HBO and Max.

Release Timeline

The series launched with Episode 1 on October 26, 2025 , at 9 PM ET/PT, followed by weekly Sunday drops. Key dates include:

• Episode 2: November 2, 2025
• Episode 3: November 9, 2025
• Episode 4: November 16, 2025
• Episode 5: November 23, 2025
• Episode 6: November 30, 2025
• Episode 7: December 7, 2025
• Finale (Episode 8): December 14, 2025

Where to Watch

Stream all episodes on Max (subscription starts at $9.99/month with ads) or catch HBO broadcasts. International viewers saw staggered rollouts, like October 27 in some regions.

Fan Buzz and Context

Stephen King fans hyped the prequel set in 1962 Derry, Maine, reuniting Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise. Reddit threads from September 2025 buzzed about avoiding jump-scare overload, craving atmospheric chills like the '90s miniseries. Early reviews praised its expansion of King's universe.

"I'm craving more of that lingering chill!" – Reddit user on r/television

All episodes are out now—perfect for a binge revisiting Pennywise's origins.

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