Set in the 1960s, It: Welcome to Derry explores the origins of Pennywise the Dancing Clown and the dark history of the town of Derry, Maine. The series follows a group of children who begin to notice strange disappearances and terrifying visions. As they dig deeper, they uncover a web of secrets, corruption, and an ancient evil lurking beneath the town. The show serves as a prequel to the It films, revealing how Pennywise first awakened and began its cycle of terror.
Title: It: Welcome to Derry
Year: 2025
Type: TV Series
Country: United States
Language: English
Director: Multiple directors, including Andy Muschietti, and others
Creator: Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, Jason Fuchs (based on Stephen King’s It)
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Supernatural, Drama
Stars: Jovan Adepo, Bill Skarsgård (voice/motion capture as Pennywise), Taylour Paige, Chris Chalk, Madeleine Stowe, Stephen Rider, and others
Episodes: 8 (planned)
Network: HBO Max