HBO Renews 'It: Welcome to Derry' for Second Season

HBO has officially renewed 'It: Welcome to Derry' for a second season, with Brad Caleb Kane now serving as the sole showrunner. The upcoming season is set to return to the year 1935.

17 Aug, 16:00 — 17 Aug, 16:03

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HBO's renewal of 'It: Welcome to Derry' for a second season indicates the network's confidence in the Stephen King prequel series. This decision suggests the show has met or exceeded expectations, potentially building on the success of the recent 'It' film adaptations and the enduring popularity of King's work.

Key entitiesHBO It: Welcome to Derry Stephen King Brad Caleb Kane Andy Muschietti Barbara Muschietti Warner Bros. Television

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varietyMostly Factual2h ago

‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Renewed for Season 2 at HBO

“It: Welcome to Derry” has been renewed for Season 2 at HBO. The show originally premiered on HBO Max on Oct. 26, 2025. It is based on Stephen King’s “It” novel and builds on the two-part “It” film reboot from 2017 and 2019. The show serves as a prequel to the films. The first season […]

By Joseph Otterson

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual2h ago

‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ Finally Renewed for Season 2, and It’s Going Back to 1935

HBO's horror anthology series inspired by Stephen King's iconic novel also has a bit of a showrunner shakeup behind the scenes.

By James Hibberd

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deadlineMostly Factual2h ago

‘It: Welcome To Derry’ Renewed For Season 2 By HBO; Brad Caleb Kane Now Sole Showrunner

The dancing clown is back: HBO on Monday announced a Season 2 renewal for It: Welcome to Derry, its Stephen King prequel series from Warner Bros. Television and EPs Andy and Barbara Muschietti. We’re told the move had been expected for some time; HBO was simply waiting on the creative take for the new season. While […]

By Matthewgrobar

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