Halloween special explores "It" origins
HBO Max released a special Halloween episode titled It: The Legend of Derry on October 31, 2026. The episode delves into the origins of the "It" series, setting the story in the West Forest of Derry centuries before the introduction of the character Pennywise.Episode revisits ancient horror
The 30-minute special takes viewers back several hundred years to a time when three young American natives encounter an ancient spirit. The episode was described as a surprise Halloween treat for fans of the series."It: Chapter One" returns for second season
The "It: Chapter One" series, which debuted on HBO Max in 2025, is set to return for a second season. Showrunner Brad Caleb Kane has stated that the new season is expected to debut by the end of 2027 or in 2028.New season set during the Great Depression
The second season will be set in 1935 during the Great Depression. It will focus on the Bradley Gang massacre, a group of bank robbers who stop in Derry to buy ammunition and face an unimaginable horror.Production underway for new episodes
Writing for the new episodes is currently underway, along with casting for the second season. The show's creators are working to expand the story's timeline and deepen its connection to the original Stephen King novel.
