It: Welcome to Derry Drops Surprise Halloween Episode
HBO Max surprised subscribers with a surprise Halloween special episode of It: Welcome to Derry released at midnight. The 30-minute special, titled A Story of Derry, is directed by Tazbah Chavez and written by Cherie Dimaline and Jasmyne Flournoy. Set hundreds of years before the events of Season 1, the episode follows three young characters who venture into the Western Woods and encounter an ancient spirit connected to Pennywise and the broader Stephen King horror universe. The prequel special provides additional content while fans await the show’s second season, which was renewed just a couple of months ago. The timing of the unannounced release perfectly aligned with the Halloween holiday.