IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 3 Trailer Reveals Connection to Another Stephen King Book
Andy and Barbara Muschietti's IT: Welcome to Derry serves as an IP-driven prequel that has emerged as one of the more acclaimed adaptations of Stephen King's IT series. Two episodes have already aired, receiving generally positive reviews.
The third episode is scheduled for release on November 9, returning to the regular release schedule after a special Halloween launch. A recently released trailer for this episode not only highlights the horror elements but also includes a notable reference to another Stephen King adaptation.
Stephen King Easter Eggs and References
IT: Welcome to Derry contains several callbacks to other Stephen King universes. The series trailer featured Easter eggs such as a bus from Shawshank State Prison and the character Dick Halloran. The latest trailer for episode three explicitly points to one of these connections.
Plot Recap of Previous Episodes
The first two episodes focus on the deaths of three children, caused by a mutant baby in a theater. Hank Grogan, the theater's owner, is falsely accused and arrested for these murders.
"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."
Release Information
- Episode 3 release date: November 9
- Return to regular schedule after special Halloween release
The episode 3 trailer’s link to other Stephen King works adds depth to the series, enriching the overall narrative for fans.
Author's summary: The third episode trailer of IT: Welcome to Derry hints at intertwined Stephen King references, enhancing the prequel's ties to the larger King universe while continuing its eerie storytelling.