First Look: Pennywise Terrorizes Derry, Maine in ‘IT’ Prequel

The first trailer for the upcoming Stephen King-inspired prequel has officially dropped, giving fans their first glimpse at Derry, Maine, in the 1960s.

The preview not only shows Derry’s eerie setting, but also teases new characters whose stories unfold in the years leading up to the events of the first film in the Stephen King It series, leaving us more than ready for the premiere this October.

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The new trailer for HBO’s ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ shows Bill Skarsgård returning as the terrifying clown Pennywise in a prequel series.

Following his acclaimed performances in ‘IT (2017)’ and ‘IT: Chapter Two (2019),’ the series premieres on HBO Max on October 26th, giving fans another chilling look at what’s to come.

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Set in Stephen King’s It universe, IT: Welcome to Derry builds on the vision of filmmaker Andy Muschietti, whose films earned a combined $1.17 billion worldwide.

The show takes place in the fictional town of Derry, Maine—modeled after King’s real hometown of Bangor, with landmarks like the Thomas Hill Standpipe and Paul Bunyan statue serving as inspiration.

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Again, the upcoming HBO Max Original ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ premieres on the streaming platform on October 26th.

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