Stephen King has given an early review for HBO's It: Welcome to Derry , which allows the overarching IT franchise to hit a new milestone.

Based on one of Stephen King's most popular books , the IT movies grossed a combined box office of over $1 billion worldwide. Although the second IT movie was relatively more divisive in terms of critical reception, the two films easily rank among the most successful adaptations of Stephen King's work .

Owing to their success, it is not surprising that their lore is now being expanded with a TV show. Serving as a prequel to the films, HBO's It: Welcome to Derry will be available for streaming on October 26, 2025. While only time will tell whether the show will be able to repeat the movies' success, Stephen King's early review of it sp

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