The teaser trailer for “IT Chapter 3: Welcome to Derry,” a Max Original set for a 2024 release, dives deeper into the chilling lore of Stephen King’s iconic horror universe, setting the stage for a new generation of terror in the infamous town of Derry.
The trailer opens with an eerie aerial shot of Derry, Maine, shrouded in mist and decay, instantly evoking a sense of foreboding. A haunting children’s nursery rhyme echoes in the background, creating an unsettling atmosphere.
We see a group of young children, the new protagonists, riding their bikes through the seemingly quiet streets of Derry. They stumble upon old newspaper clippings and faded photographs, hinting at the town’s dark history. A voiceover from an elderly Mike Hanlon (Isaiah Mustafa) warns, “Evil never really dies in Derry. It just sleeps.”
The scene shifts to an abandoned carnival, with rusty rides and tattered tents swaying in the wind. The camera lingers on a faded “Welcome to Derry” sign, now covered in ominous graffiti. A sudden flash reveals the iconic red balloon floating ominously, signaling the return of Pennywise the Dancing Clown (Bill Skarsgård).
Brief, terrifying glimpses of Pennywise follow—his sinister grin, his piercing eyes, and his eerie laugh that sends chills down the spine. The children, now terrified, begin experiencing nightmarish visions and eerie occurrences that hint at the deeper horrors lurking beneath Derry’s surface.
Interspersed are scenes of the kids banding together, discovering clues, and preparing to face the ancient evil. There’s a moment of them finding a hidden, sinister lair beneath the town, filled with twisted remnants of Pennywise’s past victims, hinting at the expanded mythology.
The teaser crescendos with a spine-tingling scene of Pennywise emerging from the shadows, whispering, “Welcome back to Derry,” as the screen cuts to black. The final text appears: “IT Chapter 3: Welcome to Derry – The nightmare returns in 2024.”
This teaser promises a horrifying continuation of the IT saga, blending new characters with familiar terror, and expanding the sinister legend of Pennywise in ways that will leave audiences eagerly awaiting its release.
