IT Chapter 3: Welcome to Derry is an upcoming horror film that continues the legacy of Stephen Kingβs IT, but this time with a deeper dive into the terrifying history of the cursed town of Derry, Maine. Slated for a 2025 release on HBO Max, this new installment is expected to serve as a prequel to the first two IT films, exploring the origins of Pennywise the Dancing Clown and the sinister forces haunting Derry.
A major spoiler from the trailer reveals that Pennywiseβs reign of terror didnβt begin in the 1980s with the Losersβ Club. Instead, viewers will get to see the twisted rituals and macabre events that paved the way for the shape-shifting entity to emerge as the ultimate manifestation of evil. Thereβs also a revelation about the mysterious βBlack Spot,β a tragic fire from the IT novelβs lore, which plays a central role in Pennywiseβs return every 27 years.
Though Bill SkarsgΓ₯rd is yet to be confirmed as returning for the role of Pennywise, the trailer teases glimpses of the familiar red balloon and eerie grin. Fans can expect a chilling exploration of fear and the deep-rooted evil that defines Derry, setting the stage for the terrifying events that follow in IT and IT Chapter Two.
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