TREAT FOR HORROR FANS: IT: Welcome To Derry is a chilling prequel to the iconic horror classic IT
OSN+ is set to premiere the new HBO Original horror series, IT: Welcome To Derry, from Warner Bros. Television on 27th October 2025. The drama series is developed for television by filmmakers Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti (IT, IT Chapter Two, The Flash) and Jason Fuchs (IT Chapter Two, Wonder Woman, Argylle) with several episodes of the series being directed by Andy Muschietti himself.
Here are 5 reasons why the series is a must-watch for every horror-fan!
MOST-AWAITED SERIES
IT: Welcome to Derry has been one of the most anticipated horror series since its announcement, with fans eager to return to Stephen King’s terrifying world. The promise of uncovering Pennywise’s origins and revisiting Derry’s sinister history built huge excitement online. Combined with HBO’s high production values and the Muschiettis’ creative vision, it quickly became a must-watch event for horror lovers worldwide.
A PREQUEL TREAT FOR IT FANS
Set in the world of Stephen King’s ‘IT’ universe, IT: Welcome To Derry is based on King’s ‘IT’ novel. The series serves as a prequel to the earlier films, exploring the origins of the supernatural terror in the town of Derry and expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films IT and IT Chapter Two. Set decades before the events of the films, the series explores how Derry’s darkness first took hold — revealing the town’s sinister history of disappearances, tragedies, and the cyclical nature of its evil. IT: Welcome to Derry bridges the gap between the mythic terror of Pennywise’s earliest manifestations and the horrifying encounters faced by the Losers’ Club years later.
BILL SKARSGARD RETURNS AS PENNYWISE
Bill Skarsgård reprises his chilling role as the shape-shifting monster and one of the most iconic horror villains. His return guarantees the same eerie charisma and unsettling energy that made Pennywise unforgettable in the films. Skarsgård’s unnerving physicality and haunting voice once again bring the character’s sadistic playfulness to life.
THE STAR CAST & MAKERS
With a spine-chilling new origin story and a cast of acclaimed and breakout stars, this is horror reimagined for a new generation. The series features stars including Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Stephen Rider, Madeleine Stowe, Rudy Mancuso, and Bill Skarsgård. Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti (through their Double Dream production company), Jason Fuchs, Brad Caleb Kane, David Coatsworth, Bill Skarsgård, Shelley Meals, Roy Lee, and Dan Lin are executive producers. Fuchs, who wrote the teleplay for the first episode, and Kane serve as co-showrunners on the project.
EXPANDING THE ‘IT’ MULTIVERSE
While revisiting a familiar nightmare, IT: Welcome to Derry doesn’t just broaden the Stephen King universe, but amps up curiosity for further storylines and characters. By diving deeper into Derry’s haunted legacy and linking it to King’s wider mythos, the series opens doors to potential crossovers and new stories within his interconnected world of horror.