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Pennywise Returns: 'IT' Prequel Explores Derry's Dark Past

11/22/2025

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Bill Skarsgård (the actor portraying Pennywise) returns as Pennywise in IT: Welcome to Derry, a 1962-set prequel exploring Derry's dark history.
The series is directed by Andy Muschietti and expands Stephen King's universe.
Critics note the show relies on jump scares and derivative characters.
The fifth episode premieres on November 23 and promises to reveal more about Pennywise and escalating terror in Derry.

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Story summary

Bill Skarsgård (the actor portraying Pennywise) returns as Pennywise in IT: Welcome to Derry, a 1962-set prequel exploring Derry's dark history.
The series is directed by Andy Muschietti and expands Stephen King's universe.
Critics note the show relies on jump scares and derivative characters.
The fifth episode premieres on November 23 and promises to reveal more about Pennywise and escalating terror in Derry.