A new preview for IT: Welcome to Derry, Episode 7 has just been released by the show's official team. The preview arrives ahead of the episode's debut, building fresh excitement among fans of the series.A post on the official X account shared the message:"A storm is brewing."The post confirms that Episode 7 will premiere soon on HBO Max (and on HBO), offering viewers plenty to discuss and anticipate.What we know about the IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 7 release date and what is coming?Episode 7 of the series IT: Welcome to Derry will be released on December 7, 2025, at 9 PM ET (6 PM PT) in the United States. For viewers from outside the US, there are different time frames to begin watching. For instance, in India, it will be released at 7:30 AM IST on December 8.Since the first episode aired on October 26, 2025, there have been six subsequent episodes that have added to a build-up of tension throughout the city of Derry, building up an increased level of terror in episode seven. While it has not been confirmed, there are rumours that episode 7 will reportedly run for an estimated time of 105 minutes and will be one of the longest episodes for this season. Fans expect Episode 7 of IT: Welcome to Derry to explore major plot shifts.The promo suggests the storyline will dig deeper into the horrors unfolding in Derry, especially related to a location called “The Black Spot,” and it will bring forward the character of Pennywise, the dancing clown, as the scene shows children watching and laughing at the show where the clown is dancing on the stage. Also, there is a great focus on the character of Dick Hallorann as he is shown to have his visions. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostWhat might unfold next?IT: Welcome to Derry, Episode 6 ended on a major turning point as it revealed a shocking truth: a character known as Ingrid Kersh may actually be the daughter of the demonic entity behind the terror, in his human form named Bob Gray.In addition, a dangerous confrontation unfolded when a mob, fueled by fear and anger, targeted The Black Spot, a place of refuge for some characters, including Hank Grogan and several children. That clash ended with chaos and hints at a fire, setting up a tense cliffhanger for what comes next.Now, with Episode 7's preview out, fans expect to see answers. What really happened to Bob Gray? Why does Ingrid believe helping the monster might help her father? Does the Black Spot carry on after, or will the flames consume everything? This episode is anticipated to embrace a more horror-like style with more disturbing elements and moments of terror than before, and give additional insight into Derry's curse.With a prolonged running time demonstrating a more dramatic tone, like shown in the trailers and teasers, Episode 7 will mark an important turning point in the IT: Welcome to Derry saga. For those interested in how evil arrived at Derry, Episode 7 should certainly answer a lot of their questions.