Welcome to Derry: New IT Prequel Series Now Streaming on JioHotstar
The terrifying universe of Stephen King’s IT is expanding with the brand-new prequel series Welcome to Derry, now officially streaming on JioHotstar. Fans of the IT movies and Pennywise’s horrifying legacy have been waiting for this moment—and the series promises deeper lore, darker secrets, and spine-chilling storytelling.
What is Welcome to Derry About?
Set before the events of the blockbuster films IT (2017) and IT Chapter Two (2019), this series explores:
- The origin of Pennywise the Dancing Clown
- The early horrors in the town of Derry, Maine
- The mysterious cycle of fear & killings every 27 years
- New characters connected to Derry’s dark past
For horror fans, this is the most exciting addition to the IT universe in years.
Where to Watch Welcome to Derry?
The series is available exclusively on:
➡️ JioHotstar
You can stream all episodes here:
Watch Welcome to Derry on JioHotstar
Cast & Characters
- Bill Skarsgård – Pennywise
- Stephen Rider
- Taylour Paige
- Chris Chalk
- Jovan Adepo
The show brings familiar faces from the IT universe along with new characters who uncover the horrors buried beneath Derry.
Why Fans Are Excited
- A deeper look at Pennywise’s origin
- High-quality production like the IT movies
- More psychological horror
- Extended world-building of Derry
- Streaming exclusively on a major OTT — JioHotstar
Episode Format
- Genre: Horror / Thriller
- Language: English (with Hindi, Tamil, Telugu subtitles)
- Platform: JioHotstar
- Episodes: Weekly release
Should You Watch It?
If you enjoy:
- Horror
- Mystery
- Stephen King adaptations
- IT movies
…then Welcome to Derry is a must-watch series for 2025.
Final Verdict
Welcome to Derry brings chilling storytelling, horrifying visuals, and the long-awaited backstory of one of cinema’s most iconic villains—Pennywise. Now streaming on JioHotstar, the series is set to become one of the biggest OTT releases of 2025.
Ready to get scared?