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IT: Welcome to Derry Debuts to 5.7 Million Viewers

11/1/2025

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The HBO prequel series IT: Welcome to Derry launched October 26 and drew 5.7 million U.S. viewers in three days.
It ranks among the top three HBO Max launches, behind House of the Dragon and The Last of Us.
The series surpasses its predecessor Task, which opened to 3.1 million viewers.
Episode 2 will be released early on October 31, with Sunday airings continuing through December 14.

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The HBO prequel series IT: Welcome to Derry launched October 26 and drew 5.7 million U.S. viewers in three days.
It ranks among the top three HBO Max launches, behind House of the Dragon and The Last of Us.
The series surpasses its predecessor Task, which opened to 3.1 million viewers.
Episode 2 will be released early on October 31, with Sunday airings continuing through December 14.