IT: Welcome To Derry Episode 3 Premieres on HBO Max
HBO Max's suspenseful series IT: Welcome to Derry continues its weekly Sunday release with Episode 3, titled Now You See It, premiering on November 9, 2025, at 9 p.m.
Plot and Setting
The show is set in the haunted town of Derry, Maine, in 1962. The series serves as a prequel to Stephen King's IT and the two-part film directed by Andy Muschietti. It explores the dark mythology surrounding Pennywise and the origins of the evil plaguing Derry.
Episode Details
Episode 3 delves deeper into the town's sinister secrets, mixing psychological horror with supernatural elements in true Stephen King style. It follows local residents as they face strange events, disappearances, and disturbing visions, escalating the ominous atmosphere.
This installment marks a critical turning point, moving closer to the terrifying awakening of Pennywise the Dancing Clown.
New Characters and Subplots
The episode introduces a complex subplot featuring Major Leroy Hanlon, a military officer stationed at a nearby U.S. base, adding new layers to the unfolding mystery.
"IT: Welcome to Derry expands on the mythology of ‘Pennywise’ and the origins of the town’s evil."
"Episode 3 marks a turning point, taking viewers closer to the horrifying events that will one day awaken ‘Pennywise the Dancing Clown.’"
By Ragini Jaiswal, Last Updated November 3, 2025
Summary: The third episode of IT: Welcome to Derry intensifies the horror by revealing darker secrets of Derry and introduces pivotal characters who deepen the chilling narrative.