The Return of Evil: HBO Max Launches Horror Prequel - "IT: Welcome to Derry"

Guys, if you thought Pennywise’s story was over — think again! HBO Max just dropped the official teaser for the upcoming prequel to the cult “IT” saga, and the news is explosive. Yes, the legendary killer clown Pennywise is back on screen, and Bill Skarsgård is ready to make you wake up in a cold sweat once more.

Guys, if you thought Pennywise’s story was over — think again! HBO Max just dropped the official teaser for the upcoming prequel to the cult “IT” saga, and the news is explosive. Yes, the legendary killer clown Pennywise is back on screen, and Bill Skarsgård is ready to make you wake up in a cold sweat once more.

“IT: Welcome to Derry” is a prequel to the already iconic 2017 film based on Stephen King’s novel. The story takes us back to 1962 — to the dark, cursed small town of Derry, Maine. It’s here, decades before the original film’s events, that the source of the evil hides — a story that explains why Pennywise has terrorized the town’s residents for centuries.

The teaser already sets the tone — get ready for creepy scenes in the sewers, a chilling atmosphere, and the return of that sinister misty aura that permeated the film. And the coolest part — not only a new cast, but also Bill Skarsgård’s return as the clown — a sure sign that it’s going to be truly terrifying.

Fans of Pennywise know Bill Skarsgård well, as he masterfully embodies the evil clown. But alongside him, fresh faces like Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, and others will take the story to a new level.

The premiere is set for fall 2024. If you want to add something truly scary, powerful, and atmospheric to your autumn playlist — “IT: Welcome to Derry” is definitely for you.