“Welcome to Derry Draws Large U.S. Audience in 3-Day Premiere”
IT: Welcome to Derry has made a significant impact since its premiere on HBO. The show debuted on October 26, 2023, and quickly attracted a large audience.
Strong Viewership Numbers
The premiere episode garnered 5.7 million viewers across HBO and HBO Max within its first three days. According to Warner Bros. Discovery, this viewership ranks among the top three series debuts in HBO Max history.
- IT: Welcome to Derry: 5.7 million viewers
- House of the Dragon: First place
- The Last of Us: Second place
- Task (previous show): 3.1 million viewers
Setting and Background
Welcome to Derry takes place in the universe created by Stephen King. It builds on the narrative established in the feature films directed by Andy Muschietti.
Episode Release Schedule
Following the successful debut, the second episode will be released early on HBO Max in celebration of Halloween. Viewers can watch this episode starting Friday, October 31, at 12 AM PT/3 AM ET. It will also air on HBO on Sunday, November 2, at 9 PM ET/PT.
Future Episodes
New episodes of IT: Welcome to Derry will continue to air every Sunday on both HBO and HBO Max. The season finale is scheduled for December 14, 2023.
