Andy and Barbara Muschietti's series IT: Welcome to Derry may be a prequel rooted in a well-known franchise, but it is shaping up to be one of the most effective and atmospheric adaptations of Stephen King’s universe.
Two episodes of this horror thriller have premiered so far, both receiving generally positive feedback from audiences and critics. The third episode is scheduled for release on November 9, returning to its regular launch pattern after a Halloween special delay.
Recently, a new trailer for the third episode dropped, and beyond its chilling imagery, it included an intriguing nod to another story by Stephen King.
The series has already woven several Easter eggs connecting to King’s other works. Viewers have spotted references such as a Shawshank State Prison bus and the appearance of Dick Hallorann, the psychic cook from The Shining.
“The new trailer hints at deeper links to other corners of the King multiverse.”
The first two episodes followed the gruesome deaths of three children at a local theater, allegedly killed by a disturbing mutant infant. The theater’s owner, Hank Grogan, finds himself unjustly accused and imprisoned for the crimes he did not commit.
As the mystery deepens, the latest trailer teases that these tragic events may be connected to more sinister forces pulling strings from the shadows.
Author’s Summary: The new trailer for IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 3 expands Stephen King’s interconnected universe, blending iconic references with fresh horror intrigue.