The nightmare is far from over. Following a record-breaking debut, the HBO Original drama series IT: WELCOME TO DERRY has been officially renewed for a second season.
Produced by Warner Bros. Television and spearheaded by executive producers Andy and Barbara Muschietti, alongside showrunner Brad Caleb Kane, the eight-episode first season is currently streaming on HBO Max and ranks among the top four series premieres globally in the platform’s history.
A Critical Juggernaut
Expanding on the cinematic vision established in the blockbuster films IT and IT Chapter Two, the series has been a massive hit with critics. Variety hailed the first season as “a masterfully woven, intricate psychological horror,” while The New York Times praised Andy Muschietti’s direction for “serv[ing] up a perfect nightmare of mounting panic and terror.” Forbes and The Seattle Times similarly celebrated the show as “visually impressive” and “horrifically mesmerizing.”
“Continuing to explore and expand on the amazing world Stephen King created is an absolute privilege,” said Andy and Barbara Muschietti. “The support of our partners at HBO and Warner Bros. Television is priceless. Boy do we love our jobs!”
What to Expect in Season 2
While season one introduced viewers to a new era of Pennywise’s terror, the upcoming season will plunge audiences into the 1930s.
Set during the Great Depression in 1935, season two will center on the bloody massacre of the Bradley Gang—a group of bank robbers who make the fatal mistake of stopping in Derry to buy ammo, only to face unimaginable horror.
“We are excited to return to the chilling world of Derry and to further expand on Andy and Barbara Muschietti’s horrifically iconic adaptation,” said Sarah Aubrey, Head of HBO Max Original Programming. “Together with Brad Caleb Kane, they will break new ground in season two, deepening the terror, the mystery, and the unforgettable Pennywise lore that fans love to devour.”
Clancy Collins White, President of Creative Affairs at Warner Bros. Television, echoed the excitement: “We know IT: WELCOME TO DERRY will continue to captivate viewers with its spine-tingling new journey into the 1930s… We look forward to bringing fans back to the town of Derry to experience the next chapter and uncover even more of what lies beneath the surface.”
Season one of IT: WELCOME TO DERRY is currently available to stream on HBO Max.
