IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 3 HBO Max Release, Cast and Plot

When and Where to Watch IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 3

The hit horror show IT: Welcome to Derry is back with its third episode, Now You See It. Fans who loved the first two episodes can look forward to more mystery and fear.

Episode 3 will premiere on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 9 PM ET/PT on HBO and Max. Viewers in India can watch it a day later, Monday, November 10, from 10 AM onwards. The series will keep releasing one new episode each week until December 2025.

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What Happens in Episode 3 — “Now You See It”

The new episode takes the story to a darker place. The military in Derry starts digging into the strange events happening around town. Pauly, Dick Hallorann, and Major Leron Hanlon go on a mission to uncover what’s hidden beneath Derry.

The truth may kill you.

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At the same time, Rose begins to question why the army is so involved, and people start to sense something evil returning. Some of the young townsfolk try an old ritual called Orixa to prove the presence of something supernatural — and it might just awaken Pennywise again.

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How the Story Has Grown So Far

Set in 1962, IT: Welcome to Derry is a prequel to the famous IT movies, based on Stephen King’s story. It shows how the dark curse of Derry began, long before the Losers’ Club faced Pennywise.

The first episode introduced the town and the Hanlon family, showing how fear and strange events started spreading. Episode two went deeper, revealing more secrets and showing how the evil in Derry was getting stronger. Now, episode three will take things to a new level of suspense and horror.The Cast of IT: Welcome to Derry

Just another day in Derry.

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The series became a huge success, with over 5.7 million views in just a few days. A big reason is its strong and talented cast:

• Taylour Paige as Charlotte Hanlon

• Jovan Adepo as Major Leroy Hanlon

• Blake Cameron James as Will Hanlon

• James Remar as General Shaw

• Chris Chalk as Dick Hallorann

• Stephen Rider as Hank Grogan

• Amanda Christine as Ronnie

• Clara Stack as Lilly Bainbridge

• Matilda Lawler as Marge

• And Bill Skarsgård returns as Pennywise the Clown

Their performances make the story emotional and keep viewers hooked to the screen.