If you’ve already watched the first episodes of It: Welcome to Derry, you’re probably eager to discover the mysteries surrounding the iconic clown Pennywise. Horror fans will agree that this series is a gem, as the production team ensured every detail was crafted to be as immersive as it is chilling. The good news is that the story doesn’t end here—there will be more seasons on HBO Max. Here’s everything we know so far.
How many seasons of Welcome to Derry will there be on HBO Max?
According to director Andy Muschietti, the series will not only have two but three seasons. So relax and keep enjoying the suspense—Pennywise still has many more scares in store for you.
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When will season 2 of It: Welcome to Derry be released?
There is no release date yet, but it will likely arrive on HBO Max sometime in 2027.
What will seasons 2 and 3 of It: Welcome to Derry be about?
Although there is no official synopsis, it’s known that both the second and third seasons will explore the catastrophic events mentioned in the interludes of It, narrated by the character Mike Hanlon. These events include the Black Spot fire, the massacre committed by the Bradley Gang—a notorious group of bank robbers in the 1930s—and the Kitchener Ironworks explosion, tragedies that shaped the dark and bloody legacy of the town.
Welcome to Derry: complete episode schedule
The episodes of season 1 will be released every Sunday on HBO Max. Check out the full schedule of upcoming chapters:
- Episode 5: Sunday, November 23
- Episode 6: Sunday, November 30
- Episode 7: Sunday, December 7
- Episode 8: Sunday, December 14
What is It: Welcome to Derry about?
It: Welcome to Derry is presented as an origin story that travels back to 1962, to the cycle of terror that preceded the confrontation with the “Losers’ Club” seen in the films. Here, the true protagonist isn’t just a character but the town of Derry itself: a place marked by unexplained tragedies, disappearances, and complicit silence.
The series delves into how evil took root in the very foundations of the community, revealing that Derry not only harbors Pennywise but is a living extension of its malevolence. Amid the paranoia of the Cold War and the façade of American prosperity in the 1960s, terror seeps in slowly, disguised as normalcy.
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The creators —Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti, together with Jason Fuchs— present a broader vision of the myth, showing how the cosmic entity known as “It” adopts the form of the clown to feed on fear and despair. But they also expose another side of terror: the silence of adults, the complicity of authorities, and the apathy of a community that prefers to forget rather than face the truth.
The narrative blends psychological horror, family drama, and social critique, as a new family encounters for the first time the dark forces that have ruled Derry for generations. In doing so, the series not only expands the literary universe of Stephen King but also poses a disturbing question: the true monster may not be Pennywise, but humanity itself.
Welcome to Derry: cast
The cast brings together fresh talent and familiar faces, led by the return of Bill Skarsgård in his iconic role as Pennywise, the dancing clown.
Confirmed cast:
- Bill Skarsgard (Pennywise)
- Alixandra Fuchs
- Kimberly Guerrero
- Dorian Gray
- Thomas Mitchell
- BJ Harrison
- Peter Outerbridge
- Shane Marriott
- Chad Rook
- Josué Odjick
- Morning Star Angeline
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