IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 3 – Pennywise Returns in ‘Now You See It’ on HBO

Updated : Sunday, November 9, 2025 8:51 PM

Pennywise the Clown from IT: Welcome to Derry in Derry town scene.

The third episode of HBO’s horror series IT: Welcome to Derry, titled “Now You See It,” premieres in the United States on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. ET. Available simultaneously on HBO and Max, the episode continues to explore Derry’s dark history and Pennywise’s terrifying origins. Fans can watch the West Coast release at 6:00 p.m. PT. After two intense installments, audiences eagerly anticipate new developments in the town’s supernatural curse and the government’s involvement with the creature.

Episode Details and Release Times

Episode 3 follows the events of Episode 2, where General Francis Shaw’s attempt to weaponize “It” escalates the danger for Derry’s residents. The new installment continues the 1960s storyline with young characters facing supernatural terror.

Release times worldwide:

United States (ET): 9:00 p.m., Nov 9
United States (PT): 6:00 p.m., Nov 9
United Kingdom: 2:00 a.m., Nov 10
India: 6:30 a.m., Nov 10
Australia (AEDT): 12:00 p.m., Nov 10

Season 1 has eight episodes, with weekly releases concluding on December 14, 2025.

Cast and Reactions

The series stars Bill Skarsgård, Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, and Chris Chalk, whose performances bring depth to Pennywise’s mythology. Analysts note that Episode 3 is expected to reveal more about the creature’s origin and the town’s dark secrets. “The psychological tension is building steadily,” said entertainment critic Laura Henderson.

Impact on Series and Audience

Episode 3 will likely intensify fan speculation about Pennywise’s backstory and the government’s experiments. The ongoing horror elements may influence viewership ratings, maintaining the series’ momentum as a must-watch prequel for Stephen King fans.

What’s Next

Following “Now You See It”, Episode 4, “The Great Swirling Apparatus of Our Planet’s Function”, premieres November 16. Viewers can continue streaming episodes weekly on HBO and Max, with simultaneous international releases depending on region.