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IT: Welcome to Derry – Season 1, Episode 1 The Pilot

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Teddy, Phil, Lilly, and Ronnie vow to figure out why so many kids have gone missing in Derry; Major Leroy Hanlon arrives at Derry Air Force Base, where he navigates a chilly reception from some of his fellow airmen.
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IT: Welcome to Derry — Season 1, Episode 1

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Andy Muschietti

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Barbara Muschietti

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Jason Fuchs

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Jovan Adepo

Leroy Hanlon

Chris Chalk

Dick Hallorann

Taylour Paige

Charlotte Hanlon
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Louis Peitzman New York Magazine/Vulture Oct 27
4/5
The opening is gross and admirably strange, with director Andy Muschietti recapturing the weirdness of his It: Chapter Two. Go to Full Review William Hughes AV Club Oct 27
C
As is, we’ve got some effective scares, but acting, and especially writing, that can’t live up to the series’ pedigree. Go to Full Review Justin Carreiro InBetweenDrafts Nov 22
8/10
With realistic and likable characters, a strong script, and shocking twists, the series premiere of It: Welcome to Derry has plenty to get us excited for the rest of the season. Go to Full Review Melody McCune Geek Girl Authority Nov 9
A-
The scares are spine-tingling with just the right amount of gore. I’m champing at the bit to see what’s on our horizon. Go to Full Review Tom Jorgensen IGN Movies Oct 31
8/10
It makes you feel right at home in America's worst small town. Go to Full Review Anthony Whyte The Movie Blog Oct 30
9/10
It’s not perfect, but it’s unforgettable. The gore might test your stomach, and the pacing needs work, but if this premiere is any indication, we’re in for one of the most thematically rich horror shows of the year. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Teddy, Phil, Lilly, and Ronnie vow to figure out why so many kids have gone missing in Derry; Major Leroy Hanlon arrives at Derry Air Force Base, where he navigates a chilly reception from some of his fellow airmen.
Director
Andy Muschietti
Creator
Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, Jason Fuchs
Executive Producer
Jason Fuchs, Brad Caleb Kane, Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, Shelley Meals, Roy Lee, Dan Lin, Bill Skarsgård
Network
HBO
Genre
Fantasy, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 26, 2025