IT: Welcome To Derry – Episode 3 Premieres on HBO Max
By Ragini Jaiswal
Last Updated: November 3, 2025 | 11:08:15 IST
The suspense-filled series IT: Welcome to Derry continues to captivate audiences as Episode 3, titled Now You See It, prepares to air on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 9 p.m. on HBO Max. Set in the ominous town of Derry, Maine, the show delves into the unsettling origins of the town’s haunting legacy, merging psychological tension with supernatural dread in true Stephen King style.
The Story Deepens
Serving as a prequel to Stephen King’s classic IT and the two-part film adaptation directed by Andy Muschietti, the series explores the roots of Pennywise’s evil and how it first took hold in Derry. Episode 3 intensifies this mystery, revealing new layers of the town’s creeping darkness and the unseen forces preying on its residents.
Set in the Year 1962
The story unfolds in 1962, following ordinary townspeople facing baffling disappearances, eerie visions, and mounting paranoia. This chapter promises a key shift in the narrative as fear begins to manifest into something far more sinister.
New Character and Subplot
Episode 3 introduces Major Leroy Hanlon, a U.S. military officer stationed in Derry. His arrival weaves a deeper subplot that hints at government secrecy and possible connections to the strange phenomena beginning to plague the town.
“Episode 3 marks a turning point, taking viewers closer to the horrifying events that will one day awaken Pennywise the Dancing Clown.”
The episode’s title, Now You See It, reflects the growing sense of uncertainty and realization among Derry’s citizens, as reality bends under the weight of the evil lurking beneath the surface.
Watch Schedule
- Episode Title: Now You See It
- Platform: HBO Max
- Premiere Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025
- Air Time: 9 p.m. EST
Author’s Summary: HBO Max’s IT: Welcome To Derry returns with an intense third episode that deepens the eerie mythology of Derry and edges closer to the sinister rise of Pennywise.