Overview
- The series premiered October 26 on HBO and Max as an eight-episode prequel set in 1962 from executive producers Andy and Barbara Muschietti with showrunners Jason Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane.
- Following the impact of the pilot, HBO issued a redesigned poster that spotlights a different kid ensemble and underscores the message that nobody is safe in Derry.
- Episode 2 will stream early on Max on October 31 for Halloween, with Sunday HBO airings continuing weekly through a December 14 finale.
- Bill Skarsgård returns as Pennywise, though the number of episodes featuring him has not been disclosed, aligning with a measured on-screen presence.
- The creative team emphasizes period detail and Stephen King–focused Easter eggs, while discussing a broader three-season plan that has not been fully detailed.