Overview

• HBO released the first official trailer on Sept. 23, offering the first full look at the series set before the events of the recent films.
• The series premieres Oct. 26, 2025 on HBO and HBO Max, aligning with the Halloween viewing window.
• Bill Skarsgård returns as Pennywise alongside Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Stephen Rider, Madeleine Stowe and Rudy Mancuso.
• Developed by Andy and Barbara Muschietti with Jason Fuchs, the series features multiple episodes directed by Andy Muschietti to maintain continuity with the films.
• Set in 1962, the story explores the origins of the evil in Derry; outlets differ on whether season one includes eight or nine episodes and on the precise weekly rollout, with some schedules pointing to a Dec. 14 finale.