HBO Max’s new series IT: Welcome to Derry continues to captivate audiences as Episode 3, titled Now You See It, premieres Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 9 p.m.
Set in the cursed town of Derry, Maine, the series is a prequel to Stephen King’s IT and expands on the mythology of Pennywise and the town’s dark origins. Taking place in 1962, it explores the lives of ordinary citizens as they face strange phenomena, disappearances, and unsettling visions, blending psychological horror with supernatural elements in line with Stephen King’s style.
This episode deepens the mystery surrounding Derry’s haunting, marking a turning point toward the horrifying events that eventually summon Pennywise the Dancing Clown.
IT: Welcome to Derry "expands on the mythology of ‘Pennywise’ and the origins of the town’s evil."
Episode 3 "takes viewers closer to the horrifying events that will one day awaken ‘Pennywise the Dancing Clown.’"
The series maintains a weekly Sunday release schedule, with new episodes building suspense and expanding on the eerie atmosphere of Derry.
Author’s summary: Episode 3 of IT: Welcome to Derry premieres, heightening dread as the series explores deeper layers of horror and mystery linked to Pennywise’s dark origins.