IT: Welcome to Derry, the horror series starring Bill Skarsgard as Pennywise, is wrapping up its first season on Sunday, December 14. Fans are already asking if there will be a Season 2. HBO has not made an official announcement yet, but signs point to the show continuing.
The first season premiered on October 26 on HBO and HBO Max and has eight episodes. It expands the world of Stephen King’s IT, following the events of the 2017 and 2019 films. The series was created by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and showrunner Jason Fuchs.
The show has been a hit with viewers. According to The Wrap, the pilot drew 5.7 million viewers across platforms in its first three days, making it the third-biggest HBO Max debut after House of the Dragon and The Last of Us. Episode 7 pulled in 5.8 million viewers in the same period, and the series is averaging 10.7 million viewers per episode. These strong numbers increase the chances of a renewal.
Andy Muschietti has already hinted at future seasons. He told Variety that the story is planned to run for three seasons, covering Pennywise’s critical cycles in 1962, 1935, and 1908. The series explores parts of Stephen King’s novel that the films did not fully adapt, focusing on hidden stories and interludes. Muschietti described it as “a story told backwards,” digging into the deeper lore of Derry.
With high ratings, a clear multi-season plan, and Pennywise still at the center, IT: Welcome to Derry Season 2 seems very likely. For now, fans can watch the Season 1 finale on Sunday on HBO and HBO Max and wait for official word on whether Pennywise will return to Derry.
