It Welcome to Derry Release Date, Cast, Timeline and Other Details

As Halloween approaches, horror lovers will enjoy an exciting experience with It: Welcome to Derry. Based on Stephen King’s 1986 novel It, the series is all set to release on HBO. If you’re wondering what the story’s timeline, cast and other essential details are, we have it all covered for you. So brace yourself as you venture into Derry again, with more creeps and twisted tales!

It Welcome to Derry Timeline

The horror show serves as a prequel to the movies IT (2017) and IT Chapter Two (2019). The story is set in the year 1962, which is 26 years before the events of the IT movie. When a family moves to Derry, their young boy disappears, leading to a series of unfortunate events. The clown spreads fear throughout the town, leaving everyone terrified.

It Welcome to Derry Cast

Bill Skarsgård will reprise his role as Pennywise the Clown in the upcoming web series. Refer to the list of other cast members below:

Taylour Paige as Charlotte Hanlon
Jovan Adepo as Leroy Hanlon
Blae Cameron James as Will Hanlon
Chris Chalk as Dick Hallorann
Jame Remar as General Shaw
Stephen Rider as Hank
Rudy Mancuso as Captain Pauly Russo
Clara Stack as Lilly
Amanda Christine as Ronnie
Mikkal Karim-Fidler as Teddy

 

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It Welcome to Derry Release Date & Episodes

The pilot will drop on October 26, 2025, with every new episode releasing on Sunday until December 14, 2025. The series consists of a total of 8 episodes.