Release Time for Welcome to Derry Episode 5: What Time is It?

The anticipation for It: Welcome to Derry Episode 5 is palpable, especially following the shocking events of the most recent installment. If you haven’t watched the fourth episode yet, beware of spoilers ahead!

The latest episode made waves with a disturbingly memorable scene featuring Marge Trueman, portrayed by Matilda Lawler, who infamously uses a chisel to harm her own eye after experiencing a visual distortion reminiscent of school documentaries on snails. This chilling moment is sure to linger in the minds of viewers.

Moreover, the episode deepened the lore surrounding Pennywise’s sinister presence in Derry, highlighting his connection with the Shokopiwah people. A psychedelic scene unfolds as Dick Hallorann, played by Chris Chalk, explores Taniel’s psyche through his telepathic abilities, teasing the audience with the narrative’s depth.

The show sheds light on why Pennywise is bound to Derry, explaining that shards from a meteorite which once contained It are the reason this malevolent entity cannot escape. With this knowledge, fans are left eager to see how it will all unfold in Episode 5.

Release Date & Time for It: Welcome to Derry Episode 5

Promotional image for it: Welcome to Derry — Brooke Palmer/HBO

Mark your calendars! It: Welcome to Derry Episode 5 is set to stream on HBO Max at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET on Sunday, November 23.

For fans residing outside of the United States, you may need to stay up late to catch the episode as it airs, or else prepare to binge it the following day to dodge spoilers. The previous episode hinted at the potential use of meteorite shards as a weapon against Pennywise, leaving many wondering if the military will attempt to seize them. Given Pennywise’s notorious survival through the IT saga, the event may not end as expected.

Here’s when you can watch the episode in various timezones:

10 PM – Brazil
2 AM – UK
3 AM – Central European Summer Time
4 AM – Eastern European Summer Time
6:30 AM – India
11 AM – Australia
1 PM – New Zealand

For viewers in the UK, It: Welcome to Derry Episode 5 will be available on Sky Max and NowTV for live streaming, with a repeat scheduled for 9 PM on Monday, November 24.

Episode Count for It: Welcome to Derry Season 1

Shokopiwah women in It: Welcome to Derry — Brooke Palmer/HBO

As a reminder, It: Welcome to Derry Season 1 features a total of eight episodes. Although HBO has yet to confirm a second season, executive producer Andy Muschietti has unveiled a three-season plan for the series.

Muschietti indicated that the second season will take place in 1935, teasing viewers that the finale of Season 1 will set the stage for this new timeline. He has also expressed his desire to explore the intricate mythology surrounding Pennywise—a facet only briefly touched upon in the original book.“IT discusses the Macroverse, but it does so primarily through a human lens, ” he conveyed in an interview.“Our aim is to provide a far-reaching understanding of what IT is and what it seeks.”

Before diving into Episode 5, fans can explore various insights, including Easter eggs from Derry featured in The Running Man, check out our roundup of the best horror movies of 2025, or discover which scene from Welcome to Derry both shocked audiences and even Stephen King himself.

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