HBO's IT Prequel Returns With Surprising New Episode At The Perfect Time

Published Oct 31, 2026, 4:02 AM EDT Rianna is the Movie News Editor for ScreenRant. After earning her BA in Film Studies, she began her career as an entertainment writer, contributing to several publications before joining ScreenRant. Her dissertation on the impact of streaming on traditional cinema sharpened her focus on the ever-evolving world of film and media. With 10 years in the industry, Rianna continues to cover the stories she loves while also advocating for awareness and representation of rare disabilities, such as Moebius Syndrome, which she lives with. It: Welcome to Derry has returned with a special new release. HBO has dropped a surprising episode of It: Welcome to Derry titled "A Story of Derry" just in time for Halloween. It's a 30-minute Halloween special and follows three children who venture into the Western Wood and encounter an ancient, terrifying spirit. It: Welcome to Derry has already been renewed for season 2, and at the time of writing, has yet to get an official release date from HBO. It is currently in the works, with Stephen King's grandson, Ethan King, joining the writers' room. More to come...