Pennywise, the shape-shifting clown who haunts drains, has secured a prominent spot in horror lore—one red balloon at a time. This character, originating from Stephen King’s 1986 novel, has been featured in various films and miniseries over the years, and now it sparks a new prequel TV show.
The HBO series It: Welcome to Delhi, which debuted in October, is linked to the 2017 film that brought Pennywise back into the spotlight. The series is directed by Andy Muschietti, who also directed both the 2017 film and its 2019 sequel. Bill Skarsgård reprises his role as Pennywise in this new iteration. The series kicks off in 1962, revisiting Maine 27 years before the events of the 2017 film. Yes, Pennywise is still on the hunt for missing children.
At the moment, we’ve only seen two episodes of this modern classic, which delves into the chilling world of child-eating clowns. It sounds like a terrible mix, yet somehow it’s quite captivating. And there’s definitely more to unfold.
So, how many episodes are there this season? Let’s dig into the details of this creepy story over the next couple of months, including when and where to catch it.
How many episodes are there in IT: Welcome to Delhi?
The first season consists of 8 episodes of IT: Welcome to Delhi. New episodes will be released every Sunday on HBO and HBO Max until December 14.
IT: Welcome to Delhi Episode guide:
If you’re curious about upcoming episodes, here’s the rundown:
- Episode 1: Sunday, October 26
- Episode 2: Sunday, November 2
- Episode 3: Sunday, November 9
- Episode 4: Sunday, November 16
- Episode 5: Sunday, November 23
- Episode 6: Sunday, November 30
- Episode 7: Sunday, December 7
- Episode 8: Sunday, December 14
Is there a second season of IT: Welcome to Delhi?
As of now, IT: Welcome to Delhi hasn’t been renewed for a second season. However, given that it had the third-largest series premiere in HBO Max’s history—attracting 5.7 million viewers in just three days—it seems likely that a second season will be on the table.
IT: Welcome to Delhi cast:
Here’s a quick look at the main cast members, from heroes to villains:
- Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise
- Jovan Adepo as Leroy Hanlon
- Taylor Page as Charlotte Hanlon
- Chris Chalk as Dick Halloran
- James Remar as General Shaw
- Kimberly Guerrero as Rose
- Stephen Ryder as Hank
- Madeline Stowe as Ingrid
- Rudy Mancuso as Paulie
- Blake Cameron James as Will Hanlon
- Miles Eckhart as Matty
- Clara Stack as Lily
- Amanda Christine as Ronnie
- Mikkal Karim-Fiddler as Teddy
- Jacques Molloy Legault as Phil
- Matilda Lawler as Marge
How to watch IT: Welcome to Delhi on HBO Max
If you’re new to HBO Max, subscriptions start at $10.99 per month with ads, or $18.49 monthly without ads.
If you’re looking to save a bit, you might consider one of the discounted Disney+ bundles with Hulu and HBO Max. The ad-supported bundle goes for $19.99 per month, while the ad-free version is $32.99.
