The eerie world of Stephen King’s Derry, Maine returns with another terrifying chapter in HBO Max’s “It: Welcome to Derry.” The prequel series to the blockbuster It films continues to captivate horror fans with its chilling exploration of Pennywise’s origins and the town’s dark history. As the story deepens, Episode 4 promises to reveal shocking new details following the mysterious graveyard sequence in Episode 3.
Here’s everything you need to know about It: Welcome to Derry Episode 4 — including its release date, global timings, episode schedule, story details, and where you can watch it online.
It: Welcome to Derry Episode 4 Release Date and Time
It: Welcome to Derry Episode 4 will premiere on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET on HBO Max.
After Episode 2’s early Halloween release, the show has now returned to its regular weekly Sunday schedule. Each new episode drops simultaneously on HBO and HBO Max, ensuring fans across time zones can experience the latest horrors together.
Episode 4 Key Details
- Title: TBA
- Release Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
- U.S. Time: 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET
- Platform: HBO & HBO Max
International Release Timings
For fans outside the U.S., Episode 4 will debut globally at the same time across regions. Here’s when you can tune in according to your local time zone:
- Brazil: 10 p.m. BRT
- United Kingdom: 2 a.m. GMT (Monday, November 17)
- Central Europe: 3 a.m. CEST
- Eastern Europe: 4 a.m. EEST
- India: 6:30 a.m. IST (Monday, November 17)
- Australia: 11 a.m. AEST (Monday, November 17)
- New Zealand: 1 p.m. NZST (Monday, November 17)
This simultaneous release ensures the series continues its global momentum as a top horror event on HBO Max.
How to Watch It: Welcome to Derry
In the United States, new episodes stream weekly on HBO Max and air on HBO at 9 p.m. ET.
For UK viewers, the show airs on Sky Max and NowTV, with a repeat telecast on Monday, November 17, at 9 p.m.
Each episode remains available to stream after its premiere, allowing fans to revisit earlier moments in the unsettling town of Derry.
Episode Schedule for It: Welcome to Derry Season 1
Season 1 consists of eight episodes, released weekly on Sundays through mid-December.
| Episode | Title | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | The Pilot | October 26, 2025 |
| Episode 2 | The Thing in the Dark | October 31, 2025 |
| Episode 3 | TBA | November 9, 2025 |
| Episode 4 | TBA | November 16, 2025 |
| Episode 5 | TBA | November 23, 2025 |
| Episode 6 | TBA | November 30, 2025 |
| Episode 7 | TBA | December 7, 2025 |
| Episode 8 | Season Finale | December 14, 2025 |
While HBO has not officially renewed the series for a second season, director Andy Muschietti has revealed plans for a three-season story arc.
“The second season will be in 1935,” Muschietti told Deadline. “At the end of Season 1, we’re hinting at the reason why we’ll tell the story in two more seasons — and backwards.”
Story and Setting of It: Welcome to Derry
It: Welcome to Derry expands upon the mythology of King’s It universe, serving as a prequel to the 2017 and 2019 films directed by Andy Muschietti. The series is set in the fictional town of Derry, Maine, exploring the eerie events that laid the groundwork for Pennywise’s reign of terror.
The show delves into Derry’s haunted history, chronicling key tragedies like:
- The burning of the Black Spot, a historic tragedy rooted in racial violence.
- The massacre of the Bradley Gang, a chilling moment from King’s lore.
Through these stories, the series slowly reveals how Pennywise’s evil became eternally tied to the town’s cursed cycle of fear.
Cast and Characters
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The ensemble cast of It: Welcome to Derry features both new faces and familiar names from the It universe.
- Bill Skarsgård – reprising his iconic role as Pennywise the Dancing Clown
- Chris Chalk – as a Derry local uncovering the town’s buried truths
- Jovan Adepo – as a reporter investigating the town’s history
- Taylour Paige – as a woman haunted by family secrets
- James Remar, Madeleine Stowe, Stephen Rider, Rudy Mancuso, Blake Cameron James, Amanda Christine, Matilda Lawler, Arian S. Cartaya, and Clara Stack round out the supporting cast
Together, their characters uncover the hidden horrors linking generations of Derry residents.
Episode 4 Expectations
Episode 3 ended with the children uncovering old photographs in a graveyard, hinting at Pennywise’s influence stretching far deeper into Derry’s history than anyone realized. Episode 4 is expected to reveal how these images connect to the mysterious disappearances and blood-soaked past of the town.
As the young protagonists continue their investigation, viewers can expect a darker tone — exploring how Pennywise’s terror first began and the town’s complicity in the evil that lingers beneath its surface.
FAQs
1. When does It: Welcome to Derry Episode 4 release?
Episode 4 premieres on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET on HBO Max.
2. How many episodes are in Season 1?
Season 1 consists of eight episodes, concluding on December 14, 2025.
3. Where can I watch It: Welcome to Derry in the UK?
You can watch it on Sky Max and NowTV, with a repeat telecast airing Monday at 9 p.m.
4. Is It: Welcome to Derry connected to the It movies?
Yes, it’s a prequel to the 2017 and 2019 It films and shares continuity with those stories.
5. Will there be a Season 2?
While HBO hasn’t officially renewed it, Andy Muschietti has outlined plans for a three-season arc exploring Derry’s history in reverse.
Final Thoughts
It: Welcome to Derry continues to expand Stephen King’s horrifying universe with new characters, chilling mysteries, and deeper insight into Pennywise’s origins. As Episode 4 approaches, fans can expect escalating tension and unsettling revelations about Derry’s cursed past.
What do you think Episode 4 will reveal about Pennywise’s history? Share your predictions in the comments and stay tuned to TrendingNewsBuzz.com for more updates on horror releases and HBO Max originals.
