FIRST LOOK: HBO Max at NYCC 2025

HBO Max is bringing out the big guns for NYCC, with an emphasis on IT: WELCOME TO DERRY and A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS. In addition to a couple of star-filled panels —  the “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” – Journey into Westeros with Dunk and Egg panel will be on the Empire Stage on Thursday, October 9th at 12pm, and the  “IT: Welcome to Derry” Cast and Creatives panel will be on the Empire Stage on Saturday, Oct 11 at 11am  — the streamer will be hosting a terrifying new activation. The  “Face Your Fears” immersive horror fan experience set in a nostalgically familiar yet deeply unsettling 1960s child’s bedroom where childhood fears become reality, starting  Thursday, October 9th.

“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:

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.

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.

NYCC 2025 runs from October 9th – October 12th

— Yael Tygiel

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