IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 3 Premieres on HBO Max
HBO Max continues to expand the Stephen King universe with the release of IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 3, titled Now You See It. The new installment is set to premiere on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 9 p.m.
Building Fear in Derry, Maine
Set in the cursed town of Derry, Maine, the series delves deeper into the psychological and supernatural horrors at the heart of the story. As strange phenomena, disappearances, and disturbing visions spread through the town, ordinary residents begin to confront a growing sense of terror.
A Prequel to Stephen King's Classic
Serving as a prequel to Stephen King's IT and the two-part film adaptation directed by Andy Muschietti, Welcome to Derry explores the origins of the town's evil and the dark mythology surrounding Pennywise the Dancing Clown.
“Episode 3, ‘Now You See It,’ marks a turning point, taking viewers closer to the horrifying events that will one day awaken Pennywise.”
New Characters and Rising Tension
This chapter introduces a complex subplot centered around Major Leroy Hanlon, a military officer stationed in Derry, whose arrival hints at deeper secrets beneath the town’s history. The tension continues to escalate as each week reveals new layers of fear.
Release Details
- Episode Title: Now You See It
- Release Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025
- Platform: HBO Max
- Time: 9 p.m.
Author: Ragini Jaiswal
Last Updated: November 3, 2025
Author’s Summary
Episode 3 of IT: Welcome to Derry delves deeper into Derry’s sinister past, intensifying the fear and revealing new mysteries tied to Pennywise’s dark awakening.