Get ready to sleep with the lights on—Pennywise is back, and Derry is more haunting than ever! But here’s where it gets controversial: Is this new series a fresh take on Stephen King’s iconic horror, or just another trip down the same old sewer? The latest teaser for IT: Welcome to Derry dropped today, hot on the heels of yesterday’s spine-chilling red band trailer, and it’s already sparking debates among fans. Alongside the teaser, IGN unveiled a haunting new poster featuring the ill-fated Hanlon family, setting the stage for what promises to be a terrifying journey.
Premiering Sunday, October 26, at 9pm ET/PT on HBO and HBO Max, this eight-episode series will roll out weekly, culminating in a season finale on December 14. And this is the part most people miss: While the show serves as an expansion of Andy Muschietti’s IT films, it’s set in 1962, offering a fresh perspective on the eerie town of Derry. Muschietti himself directs multiple episodes, ensuring the same chilling tone fans have come to expect.
Of course, no IT story would be complete without Pennywise, and Bill Skarsgård reprises his role as the sinister clown. He’s joined by a stellar cast, including Jovan Adepo (The Stand), Taylour Paige (The Toxic Avenger), Chris Chalk (Gotham), James Remar (Dexter), Stephen Rider (Daredevil), Madeleine Stowe (Revenge), and Rudy Mancuso (The Flash). The ensemble is rounded out by talents like Alixandra Fuchs (Boogeyman Pop), Kimberly Guerrero (Reservation Dogs), and Morningstar Angeline (Echo), among others.
Behind the scenes, It: Chapter Two co-producer Jason Fuchs, who penned the teleplay for the first episode, and Brad Caleb Kane (Crystal Lake) serve as co-showrunners. But here’s the real question: If the series is renewed, Muschietti plans to take us even further back in time, with Season 2 set in 1935 and Season 3 in 1908. Is this a brilliant way to explore Derry’s dark history, or are they stretching the story too thin? Let us know what you think in the comments—this is one debate you won’t want to miss!
