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HBO Max’s new series It: Welcome to Derry is the trending web series everyone’s talking about! Adapted from Stephen King’s legendary horror masterpiece IT, this chilling prequel explores the horrifying origins of Pennywise and the sinister secrets lurking beneath the town of Derry. For Indian audiences eager to experience this terrifying journey, here’s some good news the series is now streaming on JioHotstar. Check out all the details below, including its release date, plot, and episode schedule.
The story centers on a couple who move with their young son to the quiet town of Derry, hoping for a fresh start. However, their arrival coincides with the strange disappearance of a local boy. Soon after, they begin to experience a series of eerie and disturbing incidents, uncovering the town’s dark secrets and realizing that a malevolent force has long haunted Derry’s shadows.
The series features Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Stephen Rider, Clara Stack, Amanda Christine, and Mikkal Karim-Fidler, alongside Bill Skarsgard, who returns as the iconic Pennywise. Based on Stephen King’s 1986 novel It, the show is created by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs, and aims to expand the chilling universe established by Muschietti in the two It films.
The first season will consist of eight episodes, each premiering weekly on Sunday nights. The series will unfold gradually, building anticipation with every episode as it dives deeper into Derry’s sinister history and the origins of its lurking evil. Viewers can expect a mix of psychological horror, emotional drama, and spine-chilling moments that tie seamlessly into the events of It and It Chapter Two. The season promises to keep audiences on edge until its gripping finale airs on December 14, 2025.
The show premiered in India on JioHotstar on October 27, 2025, giving Indian audiences an early glimpse into Derry’s haunting world. In the United States, it is available for streaming on HBO Max, allowing global viewers to experience the chilling prequel that expands the It universe with new characters, dark secrets, and unsettling twists.
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