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The latest Stephen King adaptation is premiering on HBO later this month, and it seems the network has another hit on their hands. It: Welcome to Derry is the highly anticipated prequel to Andy Muschietti’s It films, based on the iconic King novel of the same name. Not only will fans be treated to more Pennywise in the new series, but they will learn more about the sinister force haunting Derry well before the events of the film.
As of this writing, It: Welcome to Derry is Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with an 82% score based on 33 reviews. The reviews have praised the prequel for bumping up the scares and doubling down on body horror, while thoughtfully expanding upon King’s work with a thematically relevant new storyline.
More to come.
- Release Date
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October 26, 2025
- Network
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HBO
- Directors
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Andy Muschietti
