Overview
- Co-creator Barbara Muschietti said roughly 90% of three episodes were shot before the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes halted filming.
- The pause pushed the summer-set story into different seasons, prompting a reworked ending and climate-specific adjustments.
- Producers cited challenges with child actors aging during the break, including voice changes, wardrobe fit, and tighter schedules.
- HBO reported 5.7 million U.S. viewers in the first three days after the debut, signaling strong initial interest.
- Episode 2 was released early for Halloween, with new episodes set for Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT leading to a December 14 season finale.