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Introduction
As the leaves begin to turn and October rolls in, the streaming world is shifting gears, offering darker, moodier content fit for fall nights. This month, one release stands out as the centerpiece of conversation—IT: Welcome to Derry – Season 1. A prequel to the wildly popular IT films, based on Stephen King’s terrifying novel, this new series promises to pull viewers back into the cursed town of Derry, Maine, and deeper into the origins of the evil that haunts it. Premiering in October 2025, Welcome to Derry arrives on streaming with chilling anticipation and high expectations.
Here’s your breakdown of what to expect from the horror event of the month, including plot details, release information, trailer, and whether it’s worth your time this spooky season.
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What’s It About?
IT: Welcome to Derry takes viewers back to the infamous town decades before the events of IT and IT Chapter Two. Set in the 1960s, the series explores the early terror that begins to infect the town—an evil that will one day manifest as Pennywise the Dancing Clown. But this isn’t just a rehash of familiar scares. The show dives into Derry’s chilling history, its supernaturally charged origins, and the disturbing events that first awakened the shapeshifting entity that preys on fear.
The series is framed around a group of young characters who begin to uncover patterns of disappearances, death, and dread—all while the adults around them seem eerily complacent. As paranoia builds, and horrifying visions grow more frequent, it becomes clear that something ancient and malevolent is feeding off the town’s buried traumas.
Welcome to Derry also takes the time to flesh out the town itself, making Derry not just a setting but a character—dark, watchful, and rotting from the inside out.
Is It Worth Watching?
Absolutely—especially if you’re a fan of horror that takes its time to seep into your bones.
Welcome to Derry is not a jump-scare heavy, surface-level thriller. It’s methodical, atmospheric, and deeply psychological. What sets it apart from many horror series is how it leans into the emotional depth of its characters, much like the original IT films. You care about the kids. You fear for them. And you feel the weight of Derry’s long, cursed legacy in every scene.
The show does an exceptional job of mixing lore with new storytelling. For fans of Stephen King’s universe, the easter eggs and callbacks are plentiful—but you don’t need to be a King superfan to follow or enjoy the narrative. It stands on its own, while also expanding a world that horror fans know all too well.
The production value is top-tier, with chilling sound design, moody cinematography, and an aesthetic that perfectly captures the era and the slow-creeping dread that permeates it. Though Pennywise is not the central figure from the start, the hints of his arrival are teased with just enough subtlety to make your skin crawl.
Final Thoughts
IT: Welcome to Derry – Season 1 is not just a Halloween-themed horror show; it’s a compelling origin story with real emotional depth, genuine terror, and sharp storytelling. It doesn’t rely on nostalgia alone—it earns its place in the IT franchise with careful pacing, terrifying world-building, and character-driven suspense.
Whether you’re already a fan of Stephen King or just someone looking for the next great psychological horror series, Welcome to Derry is a must-watch this October. It’s scary, yes—but it’s also smart, eerie, and surprisingly human.
As October’s flagship horror release, it sets a high bar for what serialized horror can be. Don’t miss it—just maybe don’t watch it alone.
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