New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- HBO​​‌​‌​​‌​‌ Max is giving horror lovers an early treat this Halloween: the second episode of 'It: Welcome to Derry' will be available for streaming on Friday, 31 October. This is way ahead of the local TV premiere, which will be on Sunday, 2 November. Generally, the new episodes of the prequel series, which are also a simultaneous HBO and HBO Max release, are aired every Sunday at 9 PM ET.

However, this week, due to Halloween, the airing time has been changed so that streaming subscribers can have a sneak peek before those who have cable access. Following this altered release, the show will be going back to its usual Sunday schedule with the third episode...