Following the debut of "IT: Welcome to Derry" on October 26, HBO Max has moved up the release date for Episode 2 to align with Halloween.
The second episode of this new horror series will now premiere early on HBO Max starting Friday, October 31 at 12 a.m. PT (3 a.m. ET). It will also broadcast on HBO on Sunday, November 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
The remaining episodes of the eight-part season will continue to air weekly on Sundays across both HBO and HBO Max, culminating with the season finale on Sunday, December 14.
"IT: Welcome to Derry" expands upon Stephen King's original novel and the films directed by Andy Muschietti. The series is adapted for television by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs, with Andy Muschietti helming several episodes himself.
Read IGN's review of the "IT: Welcome to Derry" season premiere for our take on Episode 1. If you've already watched it, explore our ending explainer, "'No One Is Safe In This World,'" featuring insights from Andy Muschietti.
It's important to note that Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company currently exploring a sale, recently raised subscription prices for all HBO Max tiers just ahead of the show's release.
The HBO Max Basic with Ads plan increased by $1 to $10.99 per month ($109.99 annually). The Standard plan rose $1.50 to $18.49 per month ($184.99 annually). The Premium plan increased by $2 to $22.99 per month ($229.99 annually).
Existing monthly subscribers will be notified of these changes 30 days prior to their next billing cycle on or after November 20, 2025. Annual subscribers will see the new pricing upon their next renewal and will receive a 30-day notice.
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