HBO renews 'IT: Welcome to Derry' prequel exploring Pennywise backstory
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HBO just greenlit a second season of IT: Welcome to Derry, the prequel series diving into Pennywise's creepy backstory.
The first season wrapped up in December 2025 and was one of HBO Max's biggest global premieres, showing that fans are definitely here for more scares.
Muschiettis say 1935 season explores Pennywise
Season two jumps back to 1935, during the Great Depression, focusing on the infamous Bradley Gang who run into some seriously terrifying stuff in Derry.
The executive producers, Andy and Barbara Muschietti, say they're digging deeper into Stephen King's universe and Pennywise's dark history, this time exploring his awakening as part of a planned three-season arc (with each season set further back in time).
New episodes will stream on HBO Max.