The children of Derry have discovered a weapon against the ancient evil haunting their town, but the US military has a far more dangerous plan. Following a game-changing fifth episode, the story of IT: Welcome to Derry is barreling toward its conclusion. Here is everything you need to know about the next chapter, Episode 6, titled “In the Name of the Father.”
When to Watch: Release Date and Time
IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 6 will be released on Sunday, November 30, 2025. The episode will be available on HBO and will begin streaming on HBO Max at the same time.
For viewers in the United States, the episode arrives at 9:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). This translates to different time zones across the country as follows:
- 6:00 PM Pacific Time (PT)
- 7:00 PM Central Time (CT)
- 8:00 PM Mountain Time (MT)
International audiences can catch the episode at these corresponding times:
- Monday, 2:00 AM in the United Kingdom (GMT)
- Monday, 3:00 AM in Central European Time (CET)
- Monday, 6:30 AM in Indian Standard Time (IST)
- Monday, 11:00 AM in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
In the UK, the episode will be available on Sky Max and NowTV.
The Story So Far: A Town in Terror
The prequel series to the hit IT films is set in the early 1960s, well before the Losers’ Club ever faced Pennywise. The story follows the Hanlon family and a group of local kids as they uncover the terrifying truth about their town. The fifth episode, “29 Neibolt Street,” delivered major revelations and set the stage for an intense confrontation.
The children, led by Lily, ventured into the sewer tunnels beneath Derry armed with anti-anxiety medication. Their theory was that without fear, Pennywise would have no power over them. This plan led to a critical discovery: a shard of the Shokopiwah meteorite that brought the evil being to Earth. When Lily held the shard, Pennywise was forced to stop in his tracks, proving the object’s protective power.
Simultaneously, Major Leroy Hanlon and his soldiers descended on the Neibolt house, intent on capturing and weaponizing the entity they call “The Galloo.” The episode ended with a brutal twist—the character Matty, who had been helping the kids, was revealed to be Pennywise in disguise. The real Matty has been dead the entire time.
What’s Next in Episode 6: “In the Name of the Father”
The official preview for Episode 6 suggests the characters will be dealing with the fallout from these shocking events. The title, “In the Name of the Father,” points directly to the strained relationship between Will Hanlon and his father, Leroy. Will is expected to discover that his father is involved in a secret military project to control the demonic entity responsible for the death of Derry’s children.
The episode will also likely delve deeper into the mysterious Ingrid Kersh, the head of housekeeping at Juniper Hill Asylum. Her role is under scrutiny by fans familiar with the IT movies, as an older version of a character with the same name appears in IT Chapter Two as a form of Pennywise.
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Where to Watch the Series
IT: Welcome to Derry is an HBO original series. The only way to watch new episodes as they are released is through the HBO cable channel or via the HBO Max streaming service. The show is not available on any other platform at this time.
New episodes are released weekly, with the first season consisting of a total of eight episodes. The season finale is scheduled for December 14, 2025.
The Cast Behind the Characters
The series features a large ensemble cast, including:
- Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise the Clown
- Jovan Adepo as Major Leroy Hanlon
- Taylour Paige as Charlotte Hanlon
- Blake Cameron James as Will Hanlon
- Chris Chalk as Dick Hallorann
- James Remar as General Francis Shaw
- Stephen Rider as Hank Grogan
- Madeleine Stowe as Ingrid Kersh
- Clara Stack as Lily Bainbridge
The series expands the universe of Stephen King’s novel and serves as a direct prequel to the films directed by Andy Muschietti.
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