๐ฌ IT: Welcome to Derry (2025) pulls back the dark curtain of Derry, Maineโa town where tranquility is nothing more than a fragile veneer hiding terrifying secrets. The story takes audiences back in time, before the events of IT (2017), to uncover the origins of the nightmare known as Pennywise. Derry is not just a small town, but a land steeped in violence, disappearances, and collective memories that everyone longs to bury.
In the damp shadows of the sewers, an ancient presence begins to awaken. Pennywise the Dancing Clownโthe very embodiment of terrorโemerges for the first time to plague the people of Derry. Through mysterious disappearances and chilling supernatural occurrences, fear spreads from children to adults alike, leaving the entire town drowning in paranoia and mistrust.
The film follows a group of Derry teenagers who stumble upon strange signs and clues pointing to Pennywiseโs existence. Each of them carries their own painโbroken families, bullying, isolationโand these vulnerabilities make them the perfect targets for the fear-hungry monster. Yet, from these very wounds, bonds of friendship, courage, and unity begin to spark in the darkness.
As the group digs deeper into their investigation, they realize that Derry itself has long been โcomplicitโ with Pennywise. A history drenched in blood, recurring tragedies, and the cold indifference of adults weave a haunting cycle that has lasted for centuries. Pennywise is not just a monster but the embodiment of fear and evil that has taken root in the very fabric of the community.
In a gripping climax, the teenagers are forced to confront Pennywise head-on within the labyrinthine sewers beneath Derry. Horrific shapes, nightmarish illusions, and their deepest personal fears are turned into weapons by the creature. To survive, they must overcome their own inner terrorsโbecause Pennywise grows stronger the more fear he feeds upon.
IT: Welcome to Derry (2025) concludes with a fragile victory, but one that leaves behind an inescapable unease: evil never truly dies; it merely slumbers, waiting for the right moment to return. The film not only expands the IT universe with untold secrets but also paints a chilling portrait of how humans confront fear, silence, and the darkness within their own community. This is a horror journey both terrifying and profoundly emotional, guaranteed to keep audiences on edge until the very last moment.
IT : Welcome to Derry 2025