The sinister charm of Stephen King’s It is returning to haunt fans once again. The much-awaited prequel series “It: Welcome to Derry” has finally confirmed its OTT release date — October 27, 2025. This spine-chilling drama will be available to stream exclusively on JioHotstar in India, making it one of the most anticipated Halloween releases of the year.
The series expands the terrifying mythology of Pennywise the Dancing Clown, exploring how the town of Derry first fell victim to its dark curse decades before the events of the It films.
Where to Watch “It: Welcome to Derry”
While many fans have been searching for It: Welcome to Derry on Netflix, the show is not streaming on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video.
The official digital home for the series in India is JioHotstar, where all episodes will be available starting October 27, 2025.
Internationally, the show will stream on Max (formerly HBO Max) — a Warner Bros. platform that holds exclusive distribution rights for the It universe.
So, if you’re in India, make sure you have a JioHotstar Premium subscription to dive back into the eerie streets and sinister secrets of Derry.
Plot: The Origins of Fear
It: Welcome to Derry delves deep into the unsettling origins of Pennywise — the demonic entity that preys on children’s fears.
Set in the 1960s, the show introduces a new generation of characters whose lives are entwined with the earliest manifestations of the creature.
The series promises a psychological, emotional, and terrifying narrative, blending the nostalgia of Stephen King’s original works with modern cinematic tension. Expect a mix of small-town mystery, supernatural horror, and human drama that reveals how evil can take root in the most unsuspecting places.
The show stars Bill Skarsgård reprising his iconic role as Pennywise, alongside a fresh cast including Jovan Adepo, Taylour Paige, Chris Chalk, and Madeleine Stowe.
Directed by Andy Muschietti, who also helmed It (2017) and It Chapter Two (2019), this prequel is co-developed by Andy and Barbara Muschietti, along with Jason Fuchs.
With the same creative team behind the blockbuster films, It: Welcome to Derry is expected to maintain the dark, atmospheric tone that made the It movies global sensations.
It: Welcome to Derry (2025) will premiere on October 27, 2025, exclusively on JioHotstar in India. The It prequel series, directed by Andy Muschietti and starring Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise, explores the dark beginnings of Derry’s curse. Though many fans search for it on Netflix, the series will not be available there.
Given Netflix’s history of hosting popular horror series like The Haunting of Hill House and Stranger Things, it’s no surprise fans assumed It: Welcome to Derry would land there too. However, Warner Bros. retained its streaming rights under the HBO and JioHotstar partnership, meaning Netflix subscribers will need to look elsewhere for their Pennywise fix.
Still, Netflix users may find related horror content trending around the same release window, as platforms often compete for Halloween viewership.
With its chilling lore, returning cast, and Halloween-timed release, It: Welcome to Derry is poised to be one of 2025’s biggest horror hits.
Mark your calendar for October 27, 2025, and prepare for sleepless nights as Pennywise makes his terrifying comeback — exclusively on JioHotstar.
Whether you’re a fan of Stephen King’s original novels or simply love psychological horror, this prequel promises a deep dive into the origins of one of cinema’s most iconic villains.
