Sat Nov 08 00:20:00 UTC 2025: ## “IT: Welcome to Derry” Devours Viewers, Revives Horror in Maine Town
DERRY, Maine – Chaos is descending upon the fictional town of Derry, Maine, as HBO and HBO Max’s highly anticipated horror series, “IT: Welcome to Derry,” based on Stephen King’s iconic novel and subsequent film adaptations, has premiered to a monstrous reception. The series, which launched in late October, has quickly captivated audiences, drawing a staggering 5.7 million viewers in its first three days, according to Variety and Deadline.
“IT: Welcome to Derry” serves as a prequel to the events depicted in the “IT” movies, promising to delve deeper into the unsettling history and terrifying secrets that plague the ill-fated town.
USA TODAY’s television critic, Kelly Lawler, praises the new series as a terrifying return to form, declaring it “not a soulless addendum, but an untapped spring of terror and blood that remains true to the soul of King’s work while throwing in Easter eggs, new twists and familiar faces.”
The first season of “IT: Welcome to Derry” consists of eight episodes, airing Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max. Prepare to return to Derry, where nightmares are real and the terror is just beginning.
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