HBO Max released a surprise Halloween special, A Story of Derry, tied to IT: Welcome to Derry. Its official October 31, 2026 announcement confirmed that the previously unseen special was already streaming on the service.
Set hundreds of years before Pennywise, it follows three youngsters who venture into the Western Wood and encounter a terrifying ancient spirit. HBO Max describes the story as an exploration of IT's origins in Derry.
The official NOW listing gives a runtime of 27 minutes. HBO Max also shared a brief teaser alongside its release announcement.
