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Pennywise’s Origins Unveiled in HBO Max's 'Welcome to Derry'
10/5/2025
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Story summary
- It: Welcome to Derry explores Pennywise's origins, set 27 years before It, in three seasons.
- Director Andy Muschietti aims to trigger tension by delaying the monster's arrival.
- The series blends emotional depth with horror, starring Mike Hanlon's parents and a new group.
- Pennywise's backstory and wider mythology unfold, premiering Oct 26 (US) and Oct 27 (UK) on HBO Max and Sky/NOW.
