Overview
- Director Andy Muschietti has said the series is conceived for second and third seasons, though HBO has not announced production or release dates.
- Episode 3 premieres November 9 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and Max, returning to the regular Sunday slot after last week’s early drop.
- Season 1 runs eight episodes, airing Sundays at 9 p.m., with the finale set for December 14.
- Industry outlets report roughly 5.7 million viewers for the premiere in its first three days, signaling strong early interest.
- Set in 1962 as an origin story expanding Stephen King’s mythos, the show features Bill Skarsgård back as Pennywise; reports suggest future seasons may tackle Derry’s interlude tragedies and could arrive in 2027, which is unconfirmed.