The terrifying world of Stephen King’s IT is returning to screens with IT: Welcome to Derry, a prequel series that dives deeper into the origins of Pennywise the Clown and the cursed town he haunts. HBO just dropped a teaser trailer, and though it’s short on plot, it delivers plenty of chilling atmosphere.
IT: Welcome to Derry Trailer
The first teaser hints at a return to the unsettling tone of the feature films while offering fresh scares for longtime fans. Expect more details—and a closer look at Pennywise himself—when the full IT: Welcome to Derry trailer drops.
Get ready to go back to where IT all began… 🎈 #ITWelcometoDerry is coming this fall to HBO Max. pic.twitter.com/SOhXEA6yYe
— Max (@StreamOnMax) May 20, 2025
Plot
Fans get a glimpse of the dread to come: a woman with a sinister smile staring at a familiar red balloon, frantic splashing in dark water, and a haunting look into the sewer drains that conceal Pennywise’s domain. The clown himself is missing—for now—but the full trailer, which drops tomorrow, is expected to feature the horror icon front and center.
Created by Andy and Barbara Muschietti (the minds behind IT and The Flash) and Jason Fuchs (Wonder Woman), IT: Welcome to Derry is produced by Warner Bros. Television and will stream on Max later in 2025. The nine-episode series includes four episodes directed by Andy Muschietti.
Cast
The series features a strong ensemble cast, including:
- Taylour Paige
- Jovan Adepo
- Chris Chalk
- James Remar
- Stephen Rider
- Madeleine Stowe
- Rudy Mancuso
- Bill Skarsgård – returning as Pennywise the Clown
While plot details remain under wraps, the return of Skarsgård as the iconic villain raises excitement for what’s to come.
It: Welcome to Derry Release Date
The series is now slated for a September 2025 release. This is according to and interview with director Andy Muschietti in January 2025.
Keep an eye out for the official release date, as this series is shaping up to be a must-watch event for horror lovers and Stephen King fans alike.
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