Published Oct 31, 2026, 10:21 AM EDT

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There's a new special episode of the prequel to Stephen King's It

It: Welcome to Derry drops surprise new episode on HBO Max for Halloween

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It: Welcome to Derry shocked and surprised fans to celebrate Halloween this year, as an unannounced 30-minute special episode was added to HBO Max at midnight.

What is the It: Welcome to Derry Halloween special?

This special episode of It: Welcome to Derry is titled A Story of Derry and is set hundreds of years in the past.…