The highly anticipated HBO series, <em>It: Welcome to Derry</em>, unveiled its first look teaser at the San Diego Comic-Con 2025, providing an intriguing glimpse into its eerie atmosphere. Welcome to Derry season 1 stands out as one of the most awaited horror television series of the year, with renowned filmmaker Andy Muschietti expanding upon his acclaimed film duology through this gripping TV adaptation.
Screen Rant attended the San Diego Comic-Con 2025 event where HBO showcased an exclusive screening of the Welcome to Derry teaser trailer. The trailer featured a series of terrifying action sequences set in Derry, centering around a child attempting to hitchhike, who is reluctantly welcomed into the vehicle of a seemingly nice family.
The child pleads to be taken “anywhere but Derry,” and while the family initially appears friendly, their demeanor quickly shifts. As they drive back toward Derry, the boy desperately attempts to escape, witnessing the pregnant mother with something sinister moving beneath her skin, while the son’s eyes morph into a haunting resemblance of Pennywise.
The teaser culminated in a shocking scene where a winged, fanged creature swoops into the car and attacks the boy, transitioning to a chilling winter river, where the title “It: Welcome to Derry” ominously surfaces from the water.
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A portion of the sequence was previously revealed in the Welcome to Derry teaser that was made public in May, showcasing the moment the child enters the car. However, it seems the audience at SDCC were treated to the complete version of this gripping scene, which included several gruesome visuals that the earlier trailer had omitted.
It’s important to highlight that while the It films did not cover a significant portion of Stephen King‘s expansive novel, the majority of this series will consist of original content. Although it will draw inspiration from themes presented in the book, much of Pennywise’s backstory in Derry is teased rather than fully explored.
Considering this, it’s premature to ascertain the identities of these characters or their specific roles. However, it is likely that a substantial portion of the HBO series will delve into the lives of various individuals in Derry who have unfortunately encountered Pennywise‘s malevolence. The essential takeaway is that this show is poised to deliver a significant amount of horror.
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The promise offered by this series lies not only in providing deeper context regarding Pennywise and his sinister activities prior to the films but also in examining the deeply flawed nature of Derry itself. Similar to other works by Stephen King, such as Salem’s Lot, the narrative of It is as much focused on the town’s intricacies as it is on its horror elements.
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At this stage, I truly appreciate how the series focuses on the essence of Derry. In reading the original novel, it’s clear that King placed significant emphasis on the character development of this town and its inhabitants. It: Welcome to Derry must ensure that Derry itself serves as the compelling cornerstone of the series, with Pennywise acting as the chilling cherry on top.
