It prequel series teaser drops: Welcome to Derry chills

Welcome to Derry, the prequel series to the popular It films, has unveiled its first chilling teaser trailer. Though Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise does not appear in the six-second clip, the mood is set with a scene of terrified people and a haunting slogan, "This ain't America. This is Derry." The HBO series, directed partly by Andy Muschietti, is set to release nine episodes in 2025, with Skarsgård returning as Pennywise. The teaser was released concurrently with the Season 2 finale of House of the Dragon.

The Welcome to Derry series is scheduled to be released sometime in 2025.

The It series, based on Stephen King's novel, centers around a malevolent entity that assumes the shape of Pennywise the Clown to prey on children. The recent films, directed by Andy Muschietti and starring Bill Skarsgård, were major box office hits and have reignited mainstream interest in King's creation. The town of Derry, Maine, serves as the central setting for the disturbing events, making it a character in its own right within the franchise. Pennywise's return in this prequel suggests a deeper dive into the dark lore surrounding Derry and its infamous clown. Multiple adaptations of Stephen King's works, including those directed by Muschietti, have found success in both critical acclaim and audience reception, adding to the high anticipation for this series.