HBO Max Returns to New York Comic Con with “It: Welcome to Derry” Fan Experience and Cast Panels for “It: Welcome to Derry” and “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”

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 has announced its lineup for New York Comic Con featuring upcoming HBO® Original series IT: WELCOME TO DERRY and A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS.

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 and A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, 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.

o 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 (11:00AM – 12:00PM 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 (12:00PM – 1:00PM 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.

For more information about IT: WELCOME TO DERRY, follow on social at @IT_Official and @HBOMax.

For more information about A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, follow on social at @GameOfThrones and @HBOMax.

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

A century before the events of “Game of Thrones,” two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends. Co-Creator/Executive Producer, George R.R. Martin; Co-Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer, Ira Parker. Executive produced by Ryan Condal, Vince Gerardis, Sarah Bradshaw, and Owen Harris.

	IT: Welcome to Derry
	Network: HBOGenre: DramaSeasons: 1Episodes: 8
	Overview In 1962, amid a spate of unexplained disappearances of local children, a group of misfit friends begin to suspect a long-buried ancient evil lurking. As the kids set out to determine what's really going on, a rising unease prompts several townspeople to work together to restore peace – all while a U.S. military operation seeks to exploit Derry for its own objectives.

	A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
	Network: HBOGenre: DramaSeasons: 1Episodes: 6
	Overview A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros: a young, naive but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne and the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits await these improbable and incomparable friends.