HBO Max Reschedules IT: Welcome to Derry for Halloween

Following the premiere of “Welcome to Derry” on HBO Max on October 26, the streamer has moved up the launch of Episode 2 to align with Halloween.

The new horror series will now debut its second episode early on HBO Max, starting Friday, October 31 at 12:00 AM PT / 3:00 AM ET. It will also broadcast on the HBO channel on Sunday, November 2 at 9:00 PM ET/PT.

The remaining episodes of the eight-part season will continue to air weekly on Sundays on HBO and HBO Max, building toward the season finale on Sunday, December 14.

“Welcome to Derry” is inspired by Stephen King’s IT novel and expands the world established in Andy Muschietti’s IT films. The series is developed for television by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs, with Andy Muschietti directing several episodes.

Read IGN’s review of the “Welcome to Derry” Season Premiere for our take on Episode 1. Then, if you’ve already watched it, explore our breakdown of the premiere’s ending, titled “No One Is Safe In This World,” which features insights from director Andy Muschietti.

It is also worth noting that Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company currently up for sale, recently raised subscription prices for all HBO Max tiers just ahead of the show’s release.

The HBO Max Basic with Ads plan increased by $1 monthly to $10.99, or by $10 annually to $109.99. The Standard plan rose by $1.50 per month to $18.49, or by $15 per year to $184.99. The Premium plan increased by $2 monthly to $22.99, or by $20 annually to $229.99.

Existing monthly subscribers will see the new pricing take effect 30 days after notification, applying from their next billing date on or after November 20, 2025. Annual subscribers will not experience an increase until their plan renews and will receive a 30-day notice prior to renewal.