Welcome to Derry, revealing what's to come from the horror series in the "weeks ahead." We also have news on the second episode's unexpected early

Beginning Oct. 31 at 3 a.m. EST (midnight PT), episode two of Welcome to Derry will debut on HBO Max, ahead of its linear premiere Sunday on HBO proper. "Subsequent episodes of the eight-episode season will continue to air Sundays on HBO and HBO Max leading up to the season finale on Sunday, Dec. 14," per HBO PR.

The 'Welcome to Derry' VFX supervisor and prosthetics department head walked through the series' gruesome cold opening with Variety.

It: Welcome to Derry’ season 1 is officially out, and we've got you covered with the deets on when new episodes come out. Find out details here.

Welcome to Derry" Episode 1. If the "It: Welcome to Derry" premiere felt bloodier or more intense than the two movies, well that was by design. The new HBO series takes place in 1962 -- which is the monster's 27-year cycle before the Losers Club face off against him in the 2017 film -- and starts with a bloody bang.

IT: Welcome to Derry” is now streaming on HBO Max, and this show is one of the most shocking things I’ve seen this year (in the best possible way).

It: Welcome to Derry has been the most hyped upcoming drama series of October backed by HBO Max. The promotions, teasers, trailers and cast interviews have left fans impatient as they are

The post How Does 'It: Welcome to Derry' Connect to the Movies? appeared first on TheWrap. The new HBO prequel series "It: Welcome to Derry" expands plenty on Pennywise and the town's lore, but there is still a bit you need to remember before jumping in.