Overview
- Season 1 debuts Oct. 26 on HBO and Max in the U.S. and Oct. 27 on JioHotstar in India, with eight episodes rolling out weekly to a Dec. 14 finale.
- The new red‑band trailer showcases fresh Pennywise footage and broader series imagery following closed‑door previews at recent Comic‑Cons.
- Andy Muschietti executive produces and directs multiple episodes alongside Barbara Muschietti, with Jason Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane serving as showrunners.
- The first season is set in 1962 and explores Pennywise’s origins and Derry’s history, including the introduction of a younger Dick Hallorann played by Chris Chalk.
- HBO is promoting the launch with an immersive ‘Split Scream’ event in Sydney on Oct. 27, offering Scream and Safe viewing modes at the Hayden Orpheum.