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‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Reaches Midseason as New Trailer Signals Pennywise’s Emergence

Episode 4 pivots the prequel from slow-burn setup to active pursuit, positioning the story for a direct clash.

Overview

  • HBO released a midseason trailer previewing the next run of episodes as the series hits its halfway point.
  • The latest chapter concentrates the threat on a key child character and cues Pennywise’s on-screen return without fully unveiling him.
  • New mythology is introduced through Indigenous-rooted lore that deepens the creature’s history and maps a route toward a pivotal Derry location.
  • A parallel plot advances as a U.S. general seeks to exploit the phenomenon, while the formation of a segregated social club foreshadows the Black Spot storyline.
  • Bill Skarsgård is confirmed to reprise Pennywise, the season continues weekly toward a mid-December finale, and creators discuss a multi-season plan that HBO has not yet officially announced.