IT Turns 40: Celebrate with Stunning New Special Editions

Can you believe it has been 40 years since the Losers' Club first banded together to face the terror lurking beneath Derry?

To celebrate four decades of nightmares and red balloons, publishers on both sides of the pond are releasing gorgeous 40th-anniversary editions of Stephen King’s iconic horror masterpiece. Whether you are a lifelong constant reader or preparing to face Pennywise for the very first time, these ultimate collector's items are a must-have for your bookshelf.

Here is everything you need to know to secure your copy.

US Special Edition (Scribner)

Scribner is bringing the scares stateside with a massive, beautifully crafted 40th-anniversary hardcover edition. Clocking in at 1,168 pages, this definitive release is packed with exclusive extras.

Features include:

  • Stunning new cover art

  • Beautifully stained edges

  • Exclusive bonus content and extras

Order the US Special Edition Here

UK Special Edition (Hodder & Stoughton)

For fans in the UK, Hodder & Stoughton is releasing a brilliant 1,088-page hardcover edition arriving just in time for the anniversary.

Features include:

  • Elegant design featuring two foils stamped directly onto wibalin-cloth

  • Release Date: September 3, 2026

Pre-Order the UK Special Edition Here

UK Deluxe Limited Edition (Hodder & Stoughton)

For the ultimate collector, Hodder & Stoughton is also releasing a highly exclusive deluxe limited edition. Restricted to just 1,010 hand-numbered copies, this luxurious set is packed with premium design touches and exclusive content from the creators of Stranger Things.

Features include:

  • An all-new introduction from The Duffer Brothers

  • A protective slipcase to keep your book pristine for years to come

  • Luxurious four-colour endpapers, head and tail bands, and a ribbon marker

  • Custom sprayed edges featuring the infamous Pennywise himself

Release Date: Publishing and shipping on November 26, 2026.

Pre-Order the UK Limited Edition Here

Shipping Note for the Limited Edition: Please be aware that this specific limited edition is not available for shipping to the United States, Canada, the Philippines, or US territories (including Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, US Minor Outlying Islands, and the US Virgin Islands), as well as the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands.