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It: Welcome to Derry

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• 2025

• Horror
• Thriller

• 15

Summary

Supernatural horror prequel to Stephen King's novel It, starring Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, Taylour Paige, James Remar, Stephen Rider and Bill Skarsgård

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Laura Rutkowski

Capitalising on the recent trend for TV adaptations of classic horror franchises, this is an imaginative, and suitably scary, addition to the Stephen King lore. This version has been developed by brother-and-sister duo Andy and Barbara Muschietti, who were behind 2017’s It and 2019’s It Chapter Two, and Jason Fuchs.

Taking place in the early 1960s, prior to the timeframe of those films, it transports us back to Derry, Maine. When a boy goes missing, his group of friends, played by a brilliant young cast, investigate, but the evil clown Pennywise (Bill Skarsgård reprises his role and executive-produces) soon taps into their worst nightmares.

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7.9/10

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rolenameLeroy HanlonJovan AdepoPennywiseBill SkarsgårdCharlotte HanlonTaylour PaigeHank GroganStephen RiderMarge TrumanMatilda LawlerRonnie GroganAmanda ChristineLilly BainbridgeClara StackWill HanlonBlake Cameron JamesRich SantosArian S. CartayaDick HallorannChris Chalk

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News & features about It: Welcome to Derry

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  Will there be an It: Welcome to Derry season 2?
  
  Will we be taking another step back into Derry?

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  It: Welcome to Derry officially renewed for season 2 as plot details confirmed
  
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  When is It: Welcome to Derry set? Full timeline explained
  
  Pennywise's reign of terror spans a fair few decades.

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  It: Welcome to Derry release schedule – when is episode 8 released?
  
  The secret history of Pennywise the Clown comes to light in Sky and NOW's sci-fi horror.

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  It: Welcome to Derry season 2 confirmed to put cultural themes of 1930s at "heart of the story”
  
  "Everybody’s trying to get by and survive the circumstances. They are gonna do crazy things."

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  The 7 best Stephen King Easter eggs in It: Welcome to Derry
  
  The chilling prequel dives deep into King’s interconnected world of horror.

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  It: Welcome to Derry risks ruining Pennywise for good with one fatal mistake
  
  Welcome to Derry dares to hold Pennywise back – only to reveal far too much.

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  IT: Welcome to Derry character guide – their links to the Stephen King universe explained
  
  Bill Skargård is back as Pennywise – with some new Derry residents to terrorise.

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  It: Welcome to Derry ending explained – who died and who survived the wrath of Pennywise?
  
  The killer clown embarked on a terrifying rampage.

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  It: Welcome to Derry stars reveal how "terrifying" Bill Skarsgård was kept hidden on set
  
  Pennywise is back to haunt another generation of young Derry residents – and viewers!

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  It: Welcome to Derry fans left stunned by "expertly handled", game-changing episode 5 reveal
  
  He's finally here!

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  It: Welcome to Derry review – Blood-soaked prequel has its frights, and its flaws
  
  Pennywise is back – this time, in a prequel series.

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  It: Welcome to Derry star reveals how iconic Stephen King character will return for huge crossover
  
  Will the cursed town make The Shining's Overlook Hotel seem appealing?

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  How It: Welcome to Derry's genius Pennywise risk pays off – and makes it scarier than the films
  
  The Dancing Clown is nowhere to be seen in Welcome to Derry's first episode.

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  It: Welcome to Derry finale cameo may change everything we think we know about Beverly's film journey
  
  The finale cameo in It: Welcome to Derry connects to a scene in It: Chapter Two.

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  IT: Welcome to Derry confirms UK release date as creepy Stephen King spin-off arrives soon
  
  Bill Skarsgård will soon be back on our screens as the terrifying clown.

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  The Witcher season 5 tipped to be delayed until 2027 despite being originally slated for this year
  
  Fans will have to wait a bit longer for Geralt to return to our screens...

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  Sky's streaming service is jam-packed with prestige shows, from The White Lotus to The Day of the Jackal and classics like The Wire and Game of Thrones.

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  Ozark star reveals he was nearly cast as Professor X in X-Men reboot
  
  "I can see everything with a perspective that just leaves me feeling grateful."

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  Crystal Lake creator Brad Caleb Kane teases Jason appearance in Friday the 13th prequel
  
  Nearly half a century on, Friday the 13th’s original killer takes centre stage in a prequel series – and it’s not Jason...

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  "Chilling" Stephen King short story Crouch End to get Prime Video adaptation from Bodies writer
  
  The six-part series will be the first King adaptation to be produced in the UK.

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  Downton Abbey and Glee favourites confirmed for key Industry season 5 roles
  
  Jessica Brown Findlay and Dianna Agron are just a couple of the seven new faces joining Industry.

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  HBO Max confirms release window as new service to boast some of the world's biggest shows
  
  The launch of the platform will mark the first time viewers can watch HBO content somewhere other than Sky.

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  Crystal Lake review: A very gory, but very worthy, prequel to Friday the 13th ★★★★☆
  
  Emmy-winning actor Linda Cardellini carries this eight-part TV series, which takes place before the horrors of the original 1980 film.

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