Overview

• The new trailer fully showcases Skarsgård back as Pennywise and offers fresh footage from the 1962-set prequel.
• HBO confirms an Oct. 26 debut on HBO and HBO Max with weekly rollout culminating in a Dec. 14 season finale.
• The series expands the It universe with explicit King connections, including Shawshank State Prison references and Dick Hallorann’s presence.
• Andy and Barbara Muschietti developed the series with Jason Fuchs, with Muschietti directing multiple episodes and a multi‑season arc discussed.
• Cast includes Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Madeleine Stowe, Stephen Rider, Rudy Mancuso, and Skarsgård as Pennywise.