MEDIA ADVISORY
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - Port Hope, ON
In collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, Ontario Creates, Port Hope Tourism, and Crave, the home of HBO in Canada, the Municipality of Port Hope is proud to share that the official Canadian premiere of the highly anticipated HBO Original series IT: Welcome to Derry will take place at the historic Capitol Theatre - one of the franchise’s iconic filming locations - on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
The event will unfold in two parts:
- Industry Premiere - private (5:00 p.m., red carpet beginning at 4:00 p.m.) – An exclusive, invitation-only event will bring together the creative team behind the series, including producer Andy Muschietti, as well as local crew members, businesses, and residents who contributed to the production.
- Public Screening (9:00 p.m.) – The community has been invited to attend a free public screening of IT: Welcome to Derry – tickets must be reserved in advance through the Capitol Theatre.
Media Opportunity
Members of the media are invited to attend a red-carpet photo opportunity for the Industry Premiere, featuring a step-and-repeat backdrop. Interview opportunities may be available with members of the production crew, Mayor Hankivsky, local business representatives, and community members involved in the production.
The screening will include Episode 1 of IT: Welcome To Derry, and an exclusive preview of Episode 2, introduced by the series’ director and producer. The series is available exclusively on Crave, with episodes streaming Sunday nights at 9 p.m. ET. No media access will be granted to the screenings unless a ticket for the community premiere has been independently secured. Photography and the use of phones are strictly prohibited during the screenings.
This event underscores Port Hope's growing reputation as a vibrant hub for film and television production, showcasing our community's unique charm, historic landscape, and appeal to industry leaders.
About IT: Welcome to Derry
Set in the world of Stephen King’s “IT” universe, IT: WELCOME TO DERRY is based on King’s “IT” novel and expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films “IT” and “IT Chapter Two.” Produced by HBO and Warner Bros. Television, developed for television by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs, IT: WELCOME TO DERRY is based on the novel “It” by Stephen King.
Cast: Jovan Adepo, Taylour Paige, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Stephen Rider, Blake Cameron James, Arian S. Cartaya, Amanda Christine, Matilda Lawler, Clara Stack, Madeleine Stowe, Rudy Mancuso, and Bill Skarsgård.
Credits: Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti (through their Double Dream production company), Jason Fuchs, Brad Caleb Kane, David Coatsworth, Bill Skarsgård, Shelley Meals, Roy Lee, and Dan Lin are executive producers. Fuchs, who wrote the teleplay for the first episode, and Kane serve as co-showrunners on the project.
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