‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Frightens 5.7 Million Viewers in 3 Days, Becomes 3rd Biggest Series Premiere on HBO Max

“It: Welcome to Derry” stirred up an impressive audience with its series debut on Sunday night that landed the “It” prequel series within the top three series debuts on HBO Max to date.

The premiere episode garnered 5.7 million viewers within three days of viewing the U.S., according to multiplatform viewing data across HBO and HBO Max. The viewership boosted “It: Welcome to Derry” to rank as the third most-watched series debut on HBO Max, behind only “Game of Thrones” spinoff series “House of the Dragon” and “The Last of Us.”

Set in the world of Stephen King’s “It” universe, the series expands the narrative from feature films “It” and “It Chapter Two,” both helmed by Andy Muschietti. Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs developed the series for television.

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