IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 3 Premieres November 9, 2025
IT: Welcome to Derry, HBO’s hit prequel to Stephen King’s IT, returns with its third episode on November 9, 2025. Bill Skarsgård reprises his role as Pennywise, the chilling clown terrorizing the town of Derry.
Series Success and Popularity
The prequel, which explores the origins of Pennywise the Dancing Clown, quickly became one of HBO’s most popular horror releases. It drew 5.7 million viewers in the first three days after its late October debut, making it a top new title on the platform this fall, according to Variety.
Show Details and Schedule
The series has been praised for expanding the IT universe while keeping its dark, unsettling tone.
Episode 3 will premiere at 9 PM ET/PT on HBO and Max. Following the first two episodes, the show will settle into a weekly Sunday release pattern with new episodes streaming until the eight-episode season finale on December 14, 2025.
International Air Dates
The new episode will also air internationally on November 10 in various time zones.
Episode Length
Each episode runs approximately one hour, though the exact length of Episode 3 has not been confirmed.
Season Overview
- Eight episodes in total
- Focus on the terrifying mythology behind Stephen King’s shapeshifting entity
- Bill Skarsgård stars as Pennywise, returning every 27 years to haunt Derry
Author’s summary: The third episode of IT: Welcome to Derry continues HBO’s compelling prequel series with Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise returning to haunt viewers weekly through December 2025.