Overview

• HBO released a fresh trailer that offers the first new look at Skarsgård back in the clown’s makeup and teases the series’ darker tone.
• The series debuts October 26 on HBO Max, with the new footage positioning it as a fall horror launch.
• Season 1 unfolds in 1962 and draws on Stephen King’s interludes to explore Pennywise’s origins and the town’s violent history, including the Black Spot.
• Andy and Barbara Muschietti return as executive producers, Andy Muschietti directs multiple episodes, and Jason Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane serve as co-showrunners.
• Reports differ on season length, with some outlets citing eight episodes and others describing a nine-episode run.