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Happy Halloween! No gimmicks, just fun this year, as HBO Max has shared a spooky surprise This: Welcome to Derry Fans have announced that the prequel episode titled “A Story of Derry” is now streaming.
The 27-minute play takes place hundreds of years before the evil creature known as Pennywise began terrorizing children in his “dancing clown” guise. “Three youths (like them) enter the western forest… where they encounter a terrible ancient spirit.”
Although unconfirmed, the characters are believed to be part of the fictional Chocopywat tribe, an indigenous people who ruled the land of Derry centuries before the events. he movies and performed a ritual to get rid of the monster they called “Gallu”.
Along with some terrifying creatures, “Derry’s Story” features the debut of a benevolent space creature known as Maturin, the “Space Turtle,” who also makes an appearance dark tower Saga.
This is a Halloween surprise. Catch this never-before-seen special which explores the origins of IT in Derry. #AStoryOfDerry is now streaming on HBO Max. 🎈 “>https://t.co/NH3NcMLt8n
— HBO Max (@hbomax) October 31, 2026
Our first look at “Maturin,” the benevolent, ancient cosmic deity in Stephen King’s shared multiverse. His first official appearance in the Halloween surprise special episode (A Story of Derry) IT: Welcome to Derry. #ITWelcomeToDerry #Halloween “>https://t.co/fHPdawXzo7
— TheWorldOfPennywise (@Pennywisefan111) October 31, 2026
This was confirmed recently Welcome to Derry It will return for a second season. The story takes place in 1935, 27 years before Season 1, and will focus on one of the interludes in King’s novel, the Bradley Gang Massacre. The season will be based on the mystery of a boy who disappears amid a Cold War military conspiracy.
“We’re thrilled to return to the chilling world of Derry and expand on Andy and Barbara Muschietti’s terrifyingly iconic adaptation.” HBO Max Original programming head Sarah Aubrey said in a statement when the show was renewed. “Together with Brad Kyle Cain, they will break new ground in season two, deepening the horror, mystery and unforgettable Pennywise story that fans love to devour.”
“It is an absolute privilege to continue to explore and expand the amazing world created by Stephen King.” Muschietti added. “The support from our partners at HBO and Warner Bros. Television is invaluable. Boy, do we love our jobs!”
It: Welcome to Derry is executive produced by Andy and Barbara Muschietti through their Double Dream production company. Other EPs include Brad Caleb Kane, Roy Lee, Dan Lynn, Jamie Travis and Dana Gilbert. Kane will be on the only show of season 2.
