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It: Welcome to Derry Season 2 in the Works Without Official HBO Renewal

Trade reports credit early development to strong debut performance alongside Andy Muschietti’s ongoing attachment.

Overview

  • The Hollywood Reporter indicated a second season is being developed even though HBO has not issued a formal order.
  • HBO offered no update when contacted by outlets about the show’s renewal status.
  • The creative plan continues to move backward in time, with Season 2 expected to be set in 1935 and a proposed third season in 1908.
  • Bill Skarsgård is expected to return as Pennywise, while most of the cast would likely change to reflect the earlier period.
  • Period production demands and scheduling could delay filming and release, with multi-year gaps between seasons increasingly common.