Andy and Barbara Muschietti's IT: Welcome to Derry serves as a prequel to Stephen King's IT series and has become one of the more praised adaptations of King's work. Two episodes have been released, both receiving positive reviews.
The third episode is scheduled for release on November 9, returning to the regular schedule after a special Halloween episode. A recently released trailer for Episode 3 not only showcases horror elements but also hints at a connection to another Stephen King story.
IT: Welcome to Derry contains several nods to other Stephen King worlds. Previous trailers featured Easter eggs such as a Shawshank State Prison bus and the character Dick Hollaran.
The past two episodes have chronicled the deaths of three kids by a mutant baby in a theater, and the owner of the theater, Hank Grogan, who is being wrongly blamed and arrested for these murders.
The trailer for Episode 3 explicitly points to one of these King-related references, deepening the series' connection to the broader Stephen King universe.
Episode 3 is expected to further explore these threads while unveiling the hinted linkage to another Stephen King adaptation, increasing anticipation among fans.
"The trailer also revealed a special reference to another Stephen King adaptation."
Author's summary: The upcoming third episode of IT: Welcome to Derry promises to connect its horror narrative with a wider Stephen King universe, enriching the prequel’s story depth and fan appeal.