**IT: Welcome to Derry Season 1 – Release Date, Plot, and Where to Watch**
The highly anticipated horror series *IT: Welcome to Derry* season 1 is all set to premiere with its first episode on October 26, 2025. Fans of the franchise will recall the success of the previous *IT* movies, which captivated a global audience. This upcoming series promises to deliver even more chilling content, making it a must-watch drop for horror enthusiasts.
### Based on John Grisham’s Novel – A Prequel to the Films
*IT: Welcome to Derry* is based on John Grisham’s novel and follows the experiences of the Hanlon family as their stay in the eerie town of Derry, Maine, takes a terrifying turn. The show serves as a prequel to the two *IT* movies released so far, aiming to explore the origins of the story and provide insights into how the haunting events began.
### Plot Overview
The series is set in 1962 when Leroy Hanlon’s military service brings him and his family to Derry. Hoping to live a simple and happy life, they soon discover that beneath the town’s pleasant facade lies a dark secret. A horrifying figure lurks in the shadows, drastically altering the fates of the Hanlon family and other residents. Several mysterious disappearances of children hint at the sinister presence affecting the community.
Pennywise the Dancing Clown, the terrifying antagonist known from the films, is expected to have his origin story revealed in this series, alongside the struggles faced by the children and their parents as they confront this grave threat.
### Season Details and Release Schedule
Season 1 of *IT: Welcome to Derry* will consist of eight episodes. The premiere episode drops on October 26, 2025, with new episodes releasing every Sunday thereafter, culminating in a season finale eight weeks later.
### Where and When to Watch
*IT: Welcome to Derry* season 1 will be available exclusively on HBO Max. Viewers can tune in each Sunday to watch the latest episodes.
#### HBO Max Subscription Plans:
– **Basic (with ads):** $10.99/month or $109.99/year
– **Standard (ad-free):** $18.49/month or $184.99/year
– **Premium (high-quality ad-free):** $22.99/month or $229.99/year
A subscription to any of these plans will grant access to the series as it airs.
### Expanding Stephen King’s IT Universe
Building on Stephen King’s *IT* universe, this series expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films *IT* and *IT Chapter Two.* Set in 1962, it delves into Derry’s dark history and attempts to explain the origins of Pennywise and the horrifying events that have plagued the town.
### Official Logline
*”Set in the world of Stephen King’s “IT” universe, IT: WELCOME TO DERRY is based on King’s “IT” novel and expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films, “IT” and “IT Chapter Two.””*
Prepare to revisit the haunted town of Derry and uncover the spine-chilling secrets that lie within.
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For the latest updates and episode guides, stay tuned and don’t miss *IT: Welcome to Derry* season 1, premiering October 26, 2025, exclusively on HBO Max.
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