Andy and Barbara Muschietti's IT: Welcome to Derry serves as a prequel driven by the original IP and has become one of the most acclaimed adaptations of Stephen King's IT series. So far, two episodes of the horror thriller have been released, both receiving positive reviews.
The third episode is scheduled for release on November 9, returning to the regular release schedule that was briefly altered for a special Halloween event. A new trailer for episode three recently emerged, showcasing both horror elements and a special nod to another Stephen King story adaptation.
IT: Welcome to Derry reportedly includes several callbacks to other Stephen King universes. The series trailer revealed Easter eggs such as a Shawshank State Prison bus and the character Dick Hollaran. One specific reference was explicitly mentioned in the trailer for the third episode.
The first two episodes focused on the deaths of three children caused by a mutant baby in a theater. Hank Grogan, the theater's owner, was wrongly accused and arrested for these crimes.
"The past two episodes have chronicled the deaths of three kids by a mutant baby in a theater, and the owner of the theater, Hank Grogan, who is being wrongly blamed and arrested for these murders."
The IT: Welcome to Derry series successfully blends horror storytelling with intriguing references to the broader Stephen King multiverse, engaging fans beyond the main narrative.