Horror fans, mark your calendars—#ITWelcomeToDerry, the chilling prequel to Stephen King’s iconic IT universe, is set to premiere on October 27, exclusively on JioHotstar.
What Is Welcome to Derry All About?
Set decades before the terrifying events of IT: Chapter One, Welcome to Derry dives deep into the twisted origins of the cursed town and the ancient evil that haunts it—Pennywise the Dancing Clown.
Think of it as a spine-tingling origin story, peeling back the layers of Derry’s dark history, long before the Losers’ Club ever rode their bikes through town.
From sinister disappearances to shadowy secrets buried under the sewers, this series promises to expand the IT mythology in bold, terrifying new directions.
What to Expect
Terrifying world-building that explores how the evil in Derry has lasted generations
Easter eggs and connections to the original IT films
A fresh cast of characters haunted by fear—and maybe something worse
Mind-bending visuals and chilling atmosphere, perfect for Halloween season
Why the Hype?
Stephen King’s IT already made cinematic history with its blockbuster adaptations. Now, Welcome to Derry aims to take that same legacy to streaming—mixing supernatural horror, psychological thrills, and small-town mystery.
And with horror masterminds Andy Muschietti (director of IT and IT Chapter Two) and Barbara Muschietti involved behind the scenes, expectations are sky-high.
Release Details
Title: Welcome to Derry
Premiere Date: October 27
Platform: #JioHotstar
Format: Weekly episode drops (rumored)
Final word? If creepy clowns, cursed towns, and Stephen King lore are your thing, this is the show you’ve been waiting for. #ITWelcomeToDerry is dropping just in time for Halloween—and it’s looking absolutely terrifying.
So grab a nightlight. You’ll need it.
