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Reports Say ‘Welcome to Derry’ Finale Draws 6.5 Million U.S. Views as Renewal Waits

Creators have a three-season reverse chronology planned tied to the 27-year cycle.

Overview

  • An industry report cited by Collider says the Season 1 finale reached 6.5 million U.S. views in its first three days, with the series averaging nearly 20 million viewers worldwide.
  • HBO has not announced a Season 2, though coverage characterizes a renewal as likely based on the reported audience numbers.
  • Andy Muschietti has outlined a backward-looking arc with Season 2 set in 1935 and Season 3 in 1908.
  • The finale introduced a major mythology development without revealing specifics, positioning the story for broader stakes in future seasons.
  • Season 1 deepened the lore and established direct ties to the recent It films and the broader Stephen King universe.