The Pilot (It: Welcome to Derry)

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"The Pilot" is the series premiere of the American supernatural horror television series It: Welcome to Derry. The episode was written by series developer Jason Fuchs, and directed by executive producer Andy Muschietti. It was first broadcast on HBO in the United States on October 26, 2025, and also was available on HBO Max on the same date. The season is set in Derry, Maine in 1962. After the disappearance of a boy, three high school friends get involved in trying to find him, while two Air Force members arrive at the town to command a B-52. According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.334 million household viewers and gained a 0.10 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The series premiere received a mostly positive response from critics, who praised its production values, Muschetti's direction, atmosphere, opening sequence, and twist ending, although some were divided over the over-abundance of characters.

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