Get ready to sleep with the lights on because Pennywise is back, and Derry is about to get a whole lot scarier. But here’s where it gets controversial: Is this expansion of Stephen King’s universe a thrilling return to form, or are we stretching the IT franchise too thin? Either way, the new teaser for IT: Welcome to Derry just dropped, and it’s sending chills down our spines. Following yesterday’s jaw-dropping red band trailer, IGN unveiled a fresh sneak peek, along with a haunting poster featuring the Hanlon family. You can’t help but wonder—what secrets are they hiding?
Set to premiere on Sunday, October 26, at 9 pm ET/PT on HBO and HBO Max, this eight-episode series promises weekly doses of terror, culminating in a season finale on December 14. And this is the part most people miss: It’s not just a rehash of the movies. Serving as an expansion of Andy Muschietti’s IT films, the first season takes us back to 1962, with Muschietti himself directing multiple episodes.
Of course, the star of the show is Bill Skarsgård, reprising his bone-chilling role as Pennywise the Clown. He’s joined by a stellar cast, including Jovan Adepo (The Stand), Taylour Paige (The Toxic Avenger), Chris Chalk (Gotham), James Remar (Dexter), and more. Here’s a bold question: Can this ensemble capture the same magic as the original films, or will they bring something entirely new to the table?
Behind the scenes, It: Chapter Two co-producer Jason Fuchs, who penned the teleplay for the first episode, and Brad Caleb Kane (Crystal Lake) are steering the ship as co-showrunners. If the series gets renewed, Muschietti has big plans: Season 2 in 1935 and Season 3 in 1908. But here’s the real debate: Are these time jumps a genius move to explore Pennywise’s origins, or are they just a gimmick?
Love it or hate it, IT: Welcome to Derry is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about shows of the year. So, what do you think? Is this the horror event we’ve been waiting for, or is it time to let Pennywise retire? Let us know in the comments—we’re dying to hear your take!
