Following its successful premiere, *It: Welcome to Derry* is returning with its next chapter earlier than expected. The prequel to Stephen King’s *It* films continues to delve into the origins of the terror that has haunted Derry, Maine, as new horrors begin to emerge beneath the surface.
### Episode 2 to Release Early for Halloween
HBO Max has announced that Episode 2 of *It: Welcome to Derry* will be released earlier than scheduled to celebrate Halloween. The episode will debut on Friday, October 31, at 12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET on HBO Max. It will later air on HBO on Sunday, November 2, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.
This advance release is a one-time event tied to the holiday, while subsequent episodes of the eight-episode season will continue premiering on Sundays, leading up to the finale on December 14.
### About the Series
Developed for television by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs, the series is based on Stephen King’s *It* and expands the world established in the *It* films. Andy Muschietti, who directed both film adaptations, also helms multiple episodes of the show. The series is produced by HBO and Warner Bros. Television.
### Cast
The cast includes Jovan Adepo, Taylour Paige, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Stephen Rider, Blake Cameron James, Arian S. Cartaya, Amanda Christine, Matilda Lawler, Clara Stack, Madeleine Stowe, Rudy Mancuso, and Bill Skarsgård, who reprises his role as Pennywise.
### Story and Production
According to Warner Bros. Discovery, *It: Welcome to Derry* explores the origins of the town’s malevolent history and the entity that has haunted it for generations. The project features Andy and Barbara Muschietti, Jason Fuchs, Brad Caleb Kane, David Coatsworth, Bill Skarsgård, Shelley Meals, Roy Lee, and Dan Lin as executive producers. Jason Fuchs, who wrote the teleplay for the premiere episode, and Brad Caleb Kane serve as co-showrunners.
The premiere episode introduced viewers to Derry in 1962, a time of paranoia and prejudice, ending with the deaths of Teddy, Phil, and Susie at the hands of the creature.
### Looking Ahead
The early release of Episode 2 on Halloween aims to heighten anticipation for the unfolding horror narrative. Don’t miss *It: Welcome to Derry* Episode 2, debuting at 12 a.m. PT on October 31 exclusively on HBO Max, before airing on HBO on November 2.
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