It: Welcome to Derry drops surprise Halloween episode on HBO Max
HBO released an unannounced 30-minute special episode of the Stephen King prequel series at midnight on October 31.
HBO released a surprise episode of It: Welcome to Derry on HBO Max to celebrate Halloween. The unannounced 30-minute special appeared on the streaming service at midnight on October 31.
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The episode is titled A Story of Derry and takes place hundreds of years before the events of Season 1. The story follows three youngsters who venture into the Western Wood and encounter a terrifying ancient spirit connected to Pennywise.
The special was directed by Tazbah Chavez and written by Cherie Dimaline and Jasmyne Flournoy. At 30 minutes long, viewers can watch it without interrupting Halloween plans.
The episode arrives a couple of months after HBO Max announced the show's second season renewal. The release of this special demonstrates the streamer has ongoing plans for the Stephen King prequel series.
Source: ign.com
