Muschietti Siblings Plan Long-Awaited Supercut of 'It' Films

Andy and Barbara Muschietti, the creative duo behind the film adaptations of Stephen King's novel "It," are preparing to revisit their work with a long-anticipated supercut that combines "It" (2017) and "It Chapter Two" (2019). The supercut aims to include deleted scenes and new footage, potentially extending the runtime to over six hours. However, the Muschiettis have indicated that time constraints have delayed the project, as they are currently focused on other commitments, including the second season of the prequel series "It: Welcome to Derry."

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In recent interviews, Andy Muschietti noted that while they are eager to pursue the supercut, their involvement in various projects has taken precedence. He stated, “We didn’t have time to do it because we were involved in all kind of projects.” The success of "It: Welcome to Derry," which attracted 6.5 million U.S. viewers within its first three days, has further solidified their commitment to the series. HBO's Casey Bloys confirmed that the Muschiettis are actively developing ideas for the show's second season, emphasizing that they are not in a state of limbo regarding the supercut.

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The supercut is expected to feature a restructured narrative, incorporating additional scenes that enhance the storytelling. Andy Muschietti has expressed his intention to film new interstitial sequences that will connect the existing footage. He remarked, “It will possibly have a different structure and will have extra scenes.” This creative approach aims to provide a fresh perspective on the beloved horror saga.

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Looking ahead, Andy Muschietti has outlined a three-season arc for "It: Welcome to Derry," with each season exploring events that occur 27 years apart, coinciding with the cyclical nature of the entity known as "It." This narrative framework suggests a deepening exploration of the lore surrounding Derry and its haunted history.

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Barbara Muschietti has indicated that the supercut remains a priority, stating, “We’re going to do it.” However, both siblings acknowledge the need to finalize their creative direction before proceeding. Andy Muschietti emphasized the importance of being excited about the story they wish to tell, noting, “They need to land on something they’re excited by creatively.”

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While the Muschiettis have received praise for their adaptations, some fans express concern about the necessity of a supercut, questioning whether the additional content will enhance the original films or dilute their impact. Critics argue that the films already stand as complete narratives, and the focus should remain on new storytelling rather than revisiting past projects.

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• “We didn’t have time to do it because we were involved in all kind of projects,” — Andy Muschietti, Director

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• “But we’re going to do it,” he said.” — Barbara Muschietti, Producer

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• “It will possibly have a different structure and will have extra scenes, added scenes. I still have to film some of them … because they are the interstitial fabric between the pieces of the story.” — Andy Muschietti, Director

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• “So it’s not limbo other than they need to land on something the”re excited by creatively.” — Andy Muschietti, Director

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