Pennywise Returns in IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 3
IT: Welcome to Derry, HBO’s prequel to Stephen King’s IT, returns with Episode 3 on November 9, 2025. Bill Skarsgård stars again as Pennywise, the terrifying clown.
Series Success and Viewership
The series, exploring the origins of Pennywise the Dancing Clown, premiered in late October and quickly became one of HBO’s most talked-about horror shows. According to Variety, it drew 5.7 million viewers in its first three days, ranking among the platform's most-watched new titles this fall.
About the Show
This prequel expands the dark mythology of Stephen King’s infamous shapeshifting entity while preserving the unsettling tone that fans expect. The show delves into the chilling world of Derry and the horror that Pennywise brings every 27 years.
Season Schedule and Release Details
- Episode 3 premieres November 9, 2025, at 9 PM ET/PT on HBO and Max.
- Following the first two episodes, new episodes will be released weekly on Sundays.
- The season finale is scheduled for December 14, 2025.
- International viewers will see Episode 3 on November 10 in various time zones.
- Episodes run about one hour each; exact length for Episode 3 is not yet announced.
- The season consists of eight episodes in total.
"Bill Skarsgård reprises his haunting role as Pennywise, the sinister clown who resurfaces every 27 years to terrorize the town of Derry."
Author’s summary: IT: Welcome to Derry continues to captivate horror fans with its gripping storyline and impressive viewership, as Pennywise returns in Episode 3 this November.
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