HBO has renewed its horror anthology series “It: Welcome to Derry” for a second season. Multiple outlets report that the network announced the renewal after the show premiered in late 2025.
The series is described as a Stephen King–inspired prequel that builds on the setting and material from the 2017 and 2019 “It” film reboot. Variety and Deadline note that the show originally premiered on HBO Max on Oct. 26, 2025. Hollywood Reporter adds that, in addition to the renewal, there is behind-the-scenes movement involving the show’s creative leadership, indicating some production adjustments as the second season develops.
While outlets differ slightly in emphasis—TVLine and Deadline focus on the fact and timing of the renewal, Hollywood Reporter highlights the creative shakeup, and Variety provides additional franchise context—the overall reporting agrees that HBO is bringing the series back for another season and that it will continue expanding the story’s prequel perspective.
