There’s a new obsession in the world of horror, IT: Welcome to Derry. The first episode of the Stephen King prequel series premiered on October 26 on JioHotstar and fans can’t stop talking about it. Set in 1962, the early episodes revealed that the curse of Derry runs deeper than just the return of Pennywise, hinting that no one is truly safe in the small town.
Developed by Andy and Barbara Muschietti with Jason Fuchs, the show takes viewers back to the origins of the evil that haunts Derry. With a terrifying atmosphere and layered storytelling, the series has quickly become a must-watch for horror lovers.
When will IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 2 be released?
Fans won’t have to wait long for the next scare. IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 2 will be released on October 31, 2025 exclusively on JioHotstar. The series consists of eight episodes, with new episodes dropping weekly. The season finale is set to be released on December 14, 2025.
Here’s the full release schedule for IT: Welcome to Derry Season 1:
- Episode 1: 26 October
- Episode 2: 31 October
- Episode 3: 9 November
- Episode 4: 16 November
- Episode 5: 23 November
- Episode 6: 30 November
- Episode 7: 7 December
- Episode 8: 14 December
Who are the stars in IT: Welcome to Derry?
The series features an impressive cast, including Chris Chalk, Jovan Adepo, Taylor Page, James Remar, Madeleine Stowe, Stephen Ryder, Rudy Mancuso, Blake Cameron James, Amanda Christine, Matilda Lawler, Ariane S. Cartaya, and Clara Stack.
The main attraction, however, is Bill Skarsgård, who returns as Pennywise the Dancing Clown, reprising his terrifying role from the hit IT films. His performance once again forms the basis of the story’s exploration of fear, trauma, and the evil hidden beneath Derry’s surface.
The series expands the iconic world of Stephen King, taking an in-depth look at how Derry’s darkness began long before the events of the films. Set in the 1960s, Welcome to Derry explores the city’s volatile history while introducing new characters caught in a cycle of fear.
With the Muschietti siblings, who directed IT (2017) and IT Chapter Two (2019), returning as producers, the show promises the same haunting tone and visual depth that made the films successful.
For fans of psychological horror and Stephen King’s storytelling, IT: Welcome to Derry is shaping up to be one of the most interesting releases of the year.
