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‘Welcome to Derry’ Finale Hits 20 Million Viewers

1/31/2026

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  • "Welcome to Derry" drew 6.5 million U.S. viewers for the finale and nearly 20 million globally in season one.
  • The series has not yet been renewed for a second season.
  • Casey Bloys (HBO) says the creators are developing a new story, lacking source material to adapt.
  • Andy Muschietti (executive producer) plans a three-season arc, with Season 2 possibly set in 1935 to show origins.