HBO releases surprise Halloween episode of It: Welcome to Derry
A 30-minute special set centuries before the main series premieres on the streaming platform.
At a glance
- HBO released the surprise episode on its streaming platform for Halloween
- The special is titled "A Story of Derry" and runs 30 minutes
- It is set centuries before the main series and before Pennywise appears
HBO has released a surprise episode of "It: Welcome to Derry" on its streaming service ahead of Halloween. The special, titled "A Story of Derry," runs 30 minutes and is set hundreds of years before the events of the main series.
The episode predates the introduction of Pennywise, the central character of the franchise.
Why it matters
The release provides additional content for fans of the horror franchise ahead of the main series premiere.
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