Pennywise Is Back!
IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 3 Premiere Date
IT: Welcome to Derry, HBO’s popular prequel to Stephen King’s IT, continues with Episode 3 arriving on November 9, 2025. Bill Skarsgård returns as the terrifying Pennywise the Dancing Clown.
Series Success and Viewership
The show debuted in late October to strong acclaim, quickly becoming one of HBO’s standout horror titles this fall. According to Variety, it garnered 5.7 million viewers within its first three days, marking it as one of the platform’s most-watched new releases.
“The series has been praised for expanding the IT universe while maintaining its dark, unsettling tone.”
Episode Release Schedule
Episode 3 will premiere on November 9, 2025, at 9 PM ET/PT on HBO and Max. Following the first two episodes, the series will move to a regular Sunday release schedule, with weekly episodes streaming until the season finale on December 14, 2025.
- International viewers can watch the new episode on November 10 in several time zones.
- Each episode runs approximately one hour, though the exact length of Episode 3 is not yet confirmed.
- The season consists of eight episodes in total.
About Pennywise and the Series
Bill Skarsgård reprises his chilling role as Pennywise, the sinister clown who returns every 27 years to haunt the town of Derry, revealing the origins and dark mythology behind Stephen King’s iconic shapeshifting villain.