‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Creators Tease an Ending That Will Leave Fans “Destroyed”

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The new series It: Welcome to Derry, a prequel to the original It, is quickly becoming a hit. The first episode attracted nearly 6 million viewers in just three days – a record for HBO Max, suggesting it will be one of the platform’s most popular shows. Viewership is expected to increase with each new episode, but fans should be prepared for a consistently unsettling experience. According to the show’s creators, the season finale will be emotionally devastating, leaving viewers deeply affected.

Andy and Barbara Muschietti, who directed and produced the It movies and the new It series, recently discussed the show with Collider. They first talked about how closely the series follows the original Stephen King book and previous adaptations. Pennywise is central to the story, and Barbara Muschietti explained that his absence so far is deliberate.

Maintaining an air of mystery around Pennywise and its various forms is crucial. We shouldn’t try to anticipate their actions. Getting to know Bob Gray before his change is one thing, but with Pennywise or It, the less we know, the better.

‘It: Welcome to Derry’s Season 1 Finale Will Be “Very Emotional”


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Barbara shared that the upcoming season finale will be emotionally devastating, particularly in how the characters’ stories end. Andy added to the suspense, hinting at a mysterious conclusion.

The ending is incredibly emotional. Everything we built – from the initial writing to the actors’ performances – really amplified the feelings. It provides a sense of completion, though fans of the series will remember that It survived in 1989. There’s a twist, and it connects to why we chose to tell the story in reverse. Things aren’t always what they seem in this world, and I can’t say much more than that. Appearances can be deceiving.

The second episode of the Stephen King prequel debuted last Friday as part of HBO Max’s Halloween lineup. It was a spooky treat, offering plenty of scares, background information, and monsters. However, Pennywise himself hasn’t appeared yet, despite being featured in the fantastic opening credits. But don’t worry, it seems he’ll be back to cause trouble soon.

As a big fan of the It universe, I’ll admit I was a little impatient for the Welcome to Derry series to really tie into the movies we already love. But it seems the show is deliberately building its own identity, and honestly, I’m starting to appreciate that. They’re really taking the time to develop the characters and storylines, and giving us some genuinely creepy monsters and a surprisingly complex military angle. Director Andy Muschietti has said he wants this to be a series about It, the entity, rather than just focusing on Pennywise, and I think that’s a smart move. It feels like they’re expanding the world in a really interesting way.

The enigma surrounding ‘It’ will remain a key part of the story, unfolding gradually over the three seasons. We’ll slowly uncover the truth about what ‘It’ is, its motivations, and why it exists here. The monster’s mysterious nature will be maintained for a long time, and we’ll learn more about how ‘It’ transformed from a shapeshifter into the form of Pennywise. Understanding this transformation is a central question the story aims to answer.

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2025-11-03 16:18