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It: Welcome to Derry is a prequel to the films based on Stephen King's books and expands the world before the events we see in the movies. This time, it is a TV series with an old setting of 1962 in the town of Derry, Maine.
The show starts roughly 27 years before the events we see in the first film and delves into the town's dark history. The show highlights some crucial events also mentioned in the books, like the destruction of the Black Spot and other tragedies.
The fans are super excited about the show, and their excitement can be seen all over the internet, especially after the release of the trailer. Recently, the horror spin-off has again been hyped by the official podcast trailer of It: Welcome to Derry by HBO Max.
How fans are reacting to the new spin-off show, It: Welcome to Derry?
It: Welcome to Derry show comes with a full-proof backing of experienced horror filmmakers like the Muschietti siblings, who directed the It Films. The official teaser and trailer drops have generated strong reactions from fans who were eager to witness the deeper lore about the eerie town and events that led to the scenes in the films. This show gives them a chance to see Derry in a new era and new settings.
In addition to this, HBO Max has dropped a trailer for the show's official podcast, which has indeed added to this anticipation. The podcast will be hosted by Marc Bernardin and Princess Weekes and will feature conversations about the filming of the show, interviews with the cast and crew members, along other creative members involved. This podcast will go hand in hand with the show, adding to the curiosity of the fans and escalating the overall hype.
"I am really looking forward to this!," reads one comment on YouTube.
Some fans on Reddit are outpouring their love for the show, expressing how they can't wait for it to arrive. While some think that the show has done well in terms of the aesthetics and the reimagination of Derry in the 1962 period. Reacting to the trailer of the show, a fan commented on Reddit:
"They had me at 'Maine 1962' Love Stephen King and this looks really good."
Reads another comment in the thread:
"Looks great, they nailed the aesthetic of King's idealistic setting that hide dark undertones. Plus, Shawshank! Great reference".
Another fan, while asserting that the trailer looks good, says how It has been an inspiration behind another popular show, Stranger Things, and because this show and Stranger Things 5 have been released this year, there is a high chance of them getting nominated for Emmy next year:
"It looks good. Several scenes remind me of Stranger Things 4. The house looks like the Creel house. The people being lifted off the ground with white eyes. I know Stranger Things is partly inspired by It before anyone mentions it. Although horror shows rarely get nominated for best drama Emmys since Welcome to Derry and Stranger Things 5 were both released this year, maybe both shows will be nominated next year."
Stephen King himself comments on episode 1, calling it "terrifying":
The fact that It: Welcome to Derry is on HBO Max gives it more freedom in tone and content, which horror fans interpret as permission for the show to go darker and more expansive. Some fans also speculate how the show's story actually expands the scope of introducing more monsters beyond just Pennywise.
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It: Welcome to Derry is releasing on October 26, 2025.
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