- It: Welcome to Derry will be released on HBO and HBO Max on October 26, 2025, at 6:00 PM PT.
- It's a prequel to the It films and will take us back in time to learn the origins of Pennywise.
- While being adapted from Stephen King's novel, the series will also introduce us to some television original characters.
It: Welcome to Derry is one of the most anticipated horror television series of 2025, thanks to the film that made the franchise a cultural phenomenon. The trailer has already raised the fandom’s hopes by giving them a clear picture of how things will look in the prequel series. Fans have even called it ten times scarier than the films. So, when is it coming out? Well, here we reveal the exact It: Welcome to Derry release date and time, along with a countdown timer.
When Does It: Welcome to Derry Come Out?

It: Welcome to Derry Episode 1 will be released on Monday, October 26, 2025, at 6:00 PM PT/9:00 PM ET on HBO and HBO Max. The release time may vary in your region due to time zone differences. Here’s the It: Welcome to Derry release time to help you track the episode in your country.
- Release time in the US: 6:00 PM PT(or 9:00 PM ET) on October 26, 2025
- Release time in the UK: 2:00 AM BST on October 27, 2025
- Release time in Australia: 11:00 AM AEST on October 27, 2025
- Release time in the Philippines: 9:00 AM PHT on October 27, 2025
- Release time in India: 6:30 AM IST on October 27, 2025
It: Welcome to Derry Countdown Timer
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What to Expect From Welcome to Derry?
Welcome to Derry is set to expand the world created by the films, It Chapter 1 and Chapter 2. The series’ trailer also suggests that the mysteries surrounding the creepy clown will come to light. We will also see child disappearances and some gruesome deaths.
It will take us back in time since it is the prequel to the films. Also, as it is a television series, and not a movie, expect to witness some slow-burning horror elements and more character depth that was lacking in the films. Also, even though it is loosely based on Stephen King’s novel, it might also introduce us to some new characters.