Anyone who’s been waiting to see Derry’s darker corners on screen finally has a date. The IT prequel series, Welcome to Derry, landed on October 26, 2025, but where you can watch it depends entirely on where you live. This guide cuts through the confusion, telling you exactly which service carries the show in the UK, Ireland, and the US — no guesswork.
Total episodes in Season 1: 8 ·
Premiered on: October 26, 2025 ·
Streaming platform in US: HBO Max ·
Streaming platform in UK: Sky / NOW TV ·
Streaming platform in Ireland: NOW TV
Quick snapshot
- Premiered October 26, 2025 on HBO Max (US) and Sky Atlantic/NOW TV (UK/Ireland) (Sling, TV provider guide)
- 8 episodes in Season 1 (Sling, official timetable)
- Not available on Netflix in any region (JustWatch UK, streaming aggregation site)
- Future availability on platforms after the exclusive window expires (Hulu, US streaming catalog)
- Precise purchase/rental pricing on Prime Video outside North America (Hulu, US streaming catalog)
- Whether Hulu will carry the series in future seasons (Hulu, US streaming catalog)
- ASL version offered on HBO Max (Hulu, US streaming catalog)
- Premiered October 26, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and HBO Max (Sling, airdate source)
- New episodes air Sundays at 9 p.m. ET (Sling, weekly schedule)
- Season finale scheduled for Sunday, December 14, 2025 (Sling, finale date)
- Season 2 has not been confirmed, but typical HBO renewal decisions arrive a few months after a premiere
- Episodes remain on-demand on HBO Max, Sky Atlantic, and NOW TV after airing
Five key facts, one takeaway: regional exclusivity locks each country to specific platforms. No single service covers all three territories.
| Region | Platform | Availability type |
|---|---|---|
| US | HBO Max | Exclusive subscription; includes ASL version |
| UK | Sky Atlantic / NOW TV | Sky subscription or NOW entertainment pass |
| Ireland | NOW TV (Sky Atlantic) | NOW entertainment pass or Sky subscription |
| Everywhere | Netflix | Not available |
| Select regions | Amazon Prime Video | Purchase or rental only, not included with Prime |
Where can I watch IT: Welcome to Derry in the UK?
Can I watch IT: Welcome to Derry on Sky Atlantic?
Yes. In the UK, IT: Welcome to Derry streams on Sky Atlantic as part of the standard Sky subscription. The series is also available on-demand through Sky Go, the broadcaster’s mobile and web app (JustWatch UK, streaming aggregation site).
Is IT: Welcome to Derry available on NOW TV?
If you don’t have a full Sky package, NOW TV offers the same content via its Entertainment Pass. The series is listed as watchable instantly on NOW, with all 8 episodes available after the premiere (NOW TV Ireland, official streaming service). You do not need a Sky dish to use NOW TV – it’s a streaming-only service.
What this means: UK viewers have two solid options, but neither is free. Netflix and Amazon Prime Video do not carry the series in the UK.
Is IT: Welcome to Derry on Netflix or Prime?
Will Welcome to Derry ever be on Netflix?
As of 2025, IT: Welcome to Derry is not available on Netflix in any region. According to JustWatch UK (streaming availability tracker), the title has never appeared on Netflix’s UK, Irish, or US catalogues. There is no announced deal to bring it to Netflix after the current exclusive windows expire.
Can I buy Welcome to Derry on Amazon Prime Video?
Amazon Prime Video does not include the series as part of a Prime subscription. However, in the UK you can purchase or rent individual episodes and the full season through Amazon Video (the storefront) – think of it as a digital retailer rather than a streaming bundle (JustWatch UK, purchase options). The same purchase/rental model exists in other markets, though pricing may vary.
Bottom line: Netflix subscribers looking for Welcome to Derry are out of luck. Prime members can pay per episode, but they won’t find it included in their subscription.
Where can I watch Welcome to Derry in Ireland?
Is IT: Welcome to Derry on NOW TV in Ireland?
Yes. IT: Welcome to Derry streams on NOW TV Ireland via the Entertainment Pass – the same service used in the UK, but with Irish pricing and local availability. The NOW TV Ireland page lists the series as available to stream instantly (NOW TV Ireland, official streaming page).
How to watch Welcome to Derry in Ireland
- Sky subscribers: Watch live and on-demand on Sky Atlantic.
- Non-Sky households: Sign up for a NOW TV Entertainment Pass (no contract required).
- No Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu options are available in Ireland (JustWatch UK, cross-region comparison).
The catch: Ireland’s streaming landscape mirrors the UK’s but without a direct HBO Max presence. Now TV is the simplest entry point.
Can I watch Welcome to Derry on Hulu?
Is Welcome to Derry on any other streaming service in the US?
No. In the United States, IT: Welcome to Derry is exclusively available on HBO Max (and on the linear HBO channel). Hulu has a series page for the show, but the content is not playable through a standard Hulu subscription – the page appears to be a catalogue placeholder (Hulu, US streaming catalog). The only legal streaming path is via HBO Max.
Where to watch Welcome to Derry episode 8
All 8 episodes, including the finale, are available on HBO Max immediately after they air. The season ends on December 14, 2025 (Sling, official finale date). You can binge the entire season on HBO Max any time after the finale drops.
US viewers who don’t subscribe to HBO Max have exactly one legal route: sign up for Max. No cable add‑on, no Hulu bundle, no digital purchase from Amazon will unlock it.
The upshot is clear: US viewers must subscribe to HBO Max to watch legally.
What is the cast of Welcome to Derry?
Who stars in IT: Welcome to Derry?
Bill Skarsgård returns as Pennywise, reprising his role from the 2017 and 2019 films. The supporting cast includes Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, and Taylour Paige, among others. The full list of actors and characters is available on the series’ Hulu series page (US streaming catalog) and on Sling’s guide (TV provider overview).
Where can I find the full cast list?
For a complete, up‑to‑date cast list with episode-by-episode appearances, check the series entry on HBO Max in the US, or Sky’s on‑demand interface in the UK and Ireland. Both platforms display cast metadata for each episode.
“Stream the HBO Original horror-drama series IT: Welcome to Derry on HBO Max.”
— HBO Max official description (Sling, HBO Max details)
“IT: Welcome to Derry can still be watched on Sky. Sky Atlantic will continue to air upcoming seasons of much-loved HBO shows.”
— Sky.com product page
Upsides
- HBO Max (US) gives you full season access in 4K HDR with ASL option
- UK/Ireland: NOW TV Entertainment Pass offers a contract‑free way to stream all episodes
- Purchase/rental available via Amazon Video for those who prefer owning digital copies
Downsides
- No Netflix or Prime included access anywhere
- US exclusivity on HBO Max means an extra subscription if you don’t already have Max
- Ireland viewers have fewer options than UK – no direct HBO Max, no Hulu bundle
For viewers in the UK, Ireland, and the US, the choice comes down to one platform per region. There is no universal service that bridges all three. For the US audience, the decision is clear: sign up for HBO Max, or miss the show. For UK and Irish households, both Sky and NOW TV work, with NOW offering the most flexible entry point at a lower monthly cost. Either way, you’ll want to act before the season finale on December 14 – after that, the only way to watch will be on-demand through those same platforms.
UK viewers can catch the series on Sky and NOW, with our guide on where to watch it our guide on where to watch it detailing every platform.
Frequently asked questions
Is IT: Welcome to Derry available on Disney+?
No. The series is not on Disney+ in any region. Its home is HBO Max (US), Sky/NOW (UK/Ireland).
Can I watch Welcome to Derry for free?
There are no free legal streaming options as of November 2025. Every platform requires a subscription or a per‑episode payment (JustWatch UK, no free tier).
How many episodes are in IT: Welcome to Derry Season 1?
Season 1 has 8 episodes, confirmed by Sling’s official guide and Hulu’s catalogue (Sling, episode count).
Does Welcome to Derry require a HBO Max subscription?
In the US, yes – HBO Max is the only streaming provider. In the UK and Ireland, you need Sky Atlantic or NOW TV instead.
Is Welcome to Derry available in 4K HDR?
HBO Max streams select titles in 4K HDR; it’s likely that Welcome to Derry is available in that format, though the platform does not guarantee it for every episode. Check your device compatibility.
Can I download Welcome to Derry episodes for offline viewing?
Yes. HBO Max and NOW TV both allow downloads to mobile devices for offline playback within the subscription period.
Will Welcome to Derry have a Season 2?
HBO has not announced a renewal yet. Historically, HBO decides on second seasons a few months after a premiere – expect news by early 2026.