HBO Original Series IT: WELCOME TO DERRY Premieres October 26 On HBO Max
HBO Original Drama Series A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Debuts In Early 2026
Season Two Of HBO Max Original Series From Cartoon Network Studios, ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA AND CAKE, Coming Soon
HBO Max has announced its lineup for New York Comic Con featuring upcoming HBO® Original series IT: WELCOME TO DERRY, A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, and ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA AND CAKE.
Beginning THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, the streamer will bring fans inside the chilling world of IT: WELCOME TO DERRY with “Face Your Fears,” an immersive horror fan experience set in a nostalgically familiar yet deeply unsettling 1960s child’s bedroom where childhood fears become reality.
HBO Max will host individual panels spotlighting IT: WELCOME TO DERRY, A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, and ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA AND CAKE, featuring cast and executive producers sharing an exclusive first look at each series.
“There’s nothing like the energy of New York Comic Con,” said Pia Barlow, Executive Vice President, Originals Marketing, HBO Max. “It’s a chance for fans to experience the world of our shows and really feel part of the story. Whether it’s the terrifying dread of ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ or the treacherous world of Westeros in ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,’ we can’t wait for them to see what’s ahead.”
See below for full more information, date, times and locations of events:
Full Details for IT: WELCOME TO DERRY:
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12
IT: Welcome to Derry: “Face Your Fears” Horror Fan Experience
Location: Convention Floor, Booth 1207
- HBO Max will bring the “Face Your Fears” immersive horror fan experience inspired by “IT: Welcome to Derry” to New York Comic Con. The AI driven activation invites guests into a deceptively idyllic home set in 1960s Derry, Maine, where eerie characters and various interactive elements reveal a series of personalized scares designed to bring their specific childhood fears to life. The experience culminates in a frightening finale featuring the looming threat of Pennywise before returning to reality.
- Fans can stay tuned to the @IT_Official social accounts for details on how to RSVP for the “Face Your Fears” horror fan experience. Space will be limited, with reservations available on a first-come, first-served basis. A New York Comic Con badge will be required for entry, and all guests must be 18 or older.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 (11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET)
HBO/HBO Max presents “IT: Welcome to Derry” Cast and Creatives Panel
Location: Empire Stage
- Join cast and creatives for an exclusive look at never-before-seen footage and a special red band, uncensored version trailer from HBO’s upcoming original series “IT: Welcome to Derry,” from Warner Bros. Television. Panelists include Andy Muschietti (Director, EP), Barbara Muschietti (EP), Jason Fuchs (Co-Showrunner, EP), Brad Caleb Kane (Co-Showrunner, EP), Jovan Adepo, Taylour Paige, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Stephen Rider and Kimberly Guerrero. The panel will be moderated by Perri Nemiroff, Senior Host & Producer at Collider.
Full Details for A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS:
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET)
HBO/HBO Max presents “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” – Journey into Westeros with Dunk and Egg Panel
Location: Empire Stage
- Step back into Westeros, a century before “Game of Thrones,” with unlikely duo, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Co-creator and executive producer George R.R. Martin, co-creator/showrunner Ira Parker, and stars Peter Claffey (Ser Duncan “Dunk” the Tall) and Dexter Sol Ansell (Egg) introduce the new HBO Original series “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.” The panel will be moderated by Brandon Davis, host of “Phase Hero: A Film & TV Podcast.” The new series will debut on HBO and HBO Max in 2026.
Full Details for ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA AND CAKE:
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 (12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. ET)
HBO/HBO Max and Cartoon Network Studios presents “Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake” Panel
Location: Main Stage
- Take your nearest subway, taxi, or multiversal portal to the Javits Center cause Adventure Time is returning to New York Comic Con! Join executive producer and showrunner Adam Muto along with voice cast members Madeleine Martin, Roz Ryan, and Ashly Burch for an exclusive sneak peek at the multiversal adventures that await in season 2 of the HBO Max Original series from Cartoon Network Studios, “Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake.” The panel will be moderated by Christian Holub.
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. Andy Muschietti will direct multiple episodes of the original series. 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.
ABOUT A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS
Step back into Westeros, a century before “Game of Thrones,” with unlikely duo, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Co-creator and executive producer George R.R. Martin, co-creator/showrunner Ira Parker, and stars Peter Claffey (Ser Duncan “Dunk” the Tall) and Dexter Sol Ansell (Egg) introduce the new HBO Original series “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.” The panel will be moderated by Brandon Davis, host of “Phase Hero: A Film & TV Podcast.” The new series will debut on HBO and HBO Max in 2026.
ABOUT ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA AND CAKE SEASON 2
Based on characters from the beloved Adventure Time franchise, this multiverse-hopping series follows the alternate universe versions of Finn & Jake as they discover their own paths forward. After breaking free from their unorthodox origins in Ice King’s fantasies, Fionna Campbell and her trusty sidekick-slash-BFF Cake the Cat settle into a new life in their world – while keeping in touch with Simon Petrikov. But as new challenges arise, Fionna and Cake must team up with Huntress Wizard for a quest to save Ooo’s favorite hero. With appearances from Marshall Lee, Marceline the Vampire Queen, Princess Bubblegum, and Finn the Human, Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake transports fans of the classic series to worlds both familiar and alien.
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