Archive · 27 Oct 2025
IT: Welcome To Derry Episode 2 Premieres Early on HBO Max
HBO Max is releasing episode 2 of 'It: Welcome to Derry' early to celebrate Halloween.
You can watch it starting October 31, 2025, earlier than the usual Sunday release schedule.
The show is a prequel to 'It' and 'It Chapter Two,' exploring Pennywise's origins in Derry, Maine.
This is a special treat for streaming subscribers.
The series is known for its scary atmosphere and faithful adaptation of the Stephen King books.
Subsequent episodes will be released on Sundays.
Bill Skarsgård plays Pennywise, and reviews highlight the balance of scary moments with storytelling.
The season finale is scheduled for December 14, 2025.
Episode 2 of 'It: Welcome To Derry' will be available early on HBO Max on October 31, 2025.
The episode will premiere on HBO on November 2, 2025.
Early release is exclusive to streaming; cable viewers must wait for the HBO premiere.
New episodes typically air Sundays at 9 PM ET.
Bill Skarsgård reprises his role as Pennywise.
- Who
- The show is based on Stephen King's 'It' and features Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise.
- What
- Episode 2 of 'It: Welcome To Derry' is releasing early on HBO Max for Halloween.
- When
- Episode 2 releases on HBO Max on October 31, 2025 and on HBO on November 2, 2025.
- Where
- The series is available on HBO Max and HBO.
- Why
- The early release is a Halloween special for streaming subscribers.
- Series Title
- It: Welcome To Derry
- Episode 2 Release Date (HBO Max)
- October 31, 2025
- Episode 2 Release Date (HBO)
- November 2, 2025
- Episode 3 Release Date
- November 9, 2025
- Season Finale
- December 14, 2025
- Rotten Tomatoes Score
- 77% (Critics), 82% (Audience)
- Starring
- Bill Skarsgård
