HBO's highly anticipated prequel series, It: Welcome to Derry, is set to premiere in fall 2025, exclusively on HBO and Max. Originally slated for an October 2024 release, the series experienced delays due to industry strikes.
Set in 1962, the nine-episode series delves into the sinister history of Derry, Maine, exploring the origins of the malevolent entity known as Pennywise the Dancing Clown. The narrative centers around the burning of the Black Spot, a segregated nightclub, highlighting the town's deep-seated racism and the cyclical nature of its horrors.
Bill Skarsgard reprises his chilling role as Pennywise, bringing continuity from the 2017 and 2019 films. The ensemble cast includes Jovan Adepo, Taylour Paige, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Stephen Rider, and Madeleine Stowe.
Developed by Andy and Barbara Muschietti, alongside Jason Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane, the series aims to expand upon the universe established in the previous films. Andy Muschietti directs multiple episodes, ensuring a consistent tone and vision.
It: Welcome to Derry is envisioned as a multi-season exploration of Derry's dark past, with future seasons potentially set in 1935 and 1908, each uncovering different facets of the town's haunted history.
For fans eager to revisit the horrors of Derry, It and It: Chapter Two are currently available for streaming on Max.
