Fans of the Stephen King universe are eagerly waiting for It: Welcome to Derry Episode 3. The HBO Max series, which explores Pennywise’s origins in Derry, Maine, has captivated audiences with its chilling story, and the third episode promises to reveal more about the mysterious events that shaped the town long before the original It films.
HBO Max confirmed that Episode 3 will release on Sunday, November 9, at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET in the U.S. The episode follows a slight delay after Episode 2, which premiered early on October 31 for Halloween. New episodes are scheduled to air every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET. The full Season 1 schedule is:
Episode 1: October 26
Episode 2: October 31
Episode 3: November 9
Episode 4: November 16
Episode 5: November 23
Episode 6: November 30
Episode 7: December 7
Episode 8 (Season Finale): December 14
International viewers can watch Episode 3 at times that suit their time zones. In the UK, it will stream on Sky Max and NowTV, with a repeat airing on Monday, November 10, at 9 p.m. UK time. Fans worldwide should check local listings for availability.
Set in the 1960s, It: Welcome to Derry serves as a prequel to the 2017 and 2019 It movies. The series, developed by Andy and Barbara Muschietti with Jason Fuchs, dives into Pennywise’s origins and the dark history of Derry. Andy Muschietti has said the show is planned as a three-season project, with Season 2 set in 1935 to expand on events teased in Season 1.
The main cast includes Bill Skarsgård, Chris Chalk, Jovan Adepo, Taylour Paige, James Remar, Madeleine Stowe, Stephen Rider, Rudy Mancuso, Blake Cameron James, Amanda Christine, Matilda Lawler, Arian S. Cartaya, and Clara Stack. Together, they bring to life Derry’s dark past and Pennywise’s terrifying rise.
Episode 3 is expected to provide more answers about the mysterious car of skeletons seen in Episode 2, along with new twists connecting the town’s history to Pennywise’s emergence.
