IT: Welcome to Derry

IT: Welcome to Derry is a horror television series that expands the world of Stephen King’s IT and the modern films. The first-season setting is Derry, Maine, in 1962, decades before the children’s story told in the 2017 film.

How it connects to the IT movies

The series is a prequel connected to the Andy Muschietti film adaptations. For a first visit to this screen universe, release order—IT (2017), IT Chapter Two (2019), then Welcome to Derry—preserves the way the films introduce the town’s threat. Chronological viewing starts with the prequel, but changes that sense of discovery.

Pennywise and the town of Derry

The story uses Derry’s past to explore the horror associated with Pennywise and the community around it. Bill Skarsgård returns to the role connected with the films. This is a series, rather than a third IT feature film or the 1990 television adaptation.

Audience and tone

Expect supernatural horror, disturbing imagery and violence. The involvement of young characters does not make the programme suitable for children. Read a local classification or episode advisory if particular kinds of horror are a concern.

Where to watch IT: Welcome to Derry

Use the official IT: Welcome to Derry programme page to check episodes and viewing options in your region. Subscription access, television-provider authentication and purchasing a season are different offers. Confirm the country, season and episode before paying.

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