HBO Max has unleashed the first Red Band trailer for IT: Welcome to Derry, and it’s every bit as disturbing as fans hoped. Set decades before the events of IT, the series dives into the haunting beginnings of Pennywise the Clown and the cursed town that made him. The tone is darker, more psychological, and far more violent than the films — an atmospheric descent into pure horror that makes this a must-watch series for Stephen King fans.
The trailer teases a terrifying mix of childhood innocence and supernatural dread, as Derry’s secrets unravel through the eyes of a new generation. Director Andy Muschietti returns as executive producer, ensuring the same eerie aesthetic that made the original films iconic. The haunting use of red balloons, shadowy corridors, and Pennywise’s sinister laughter guarantees sleepless nights ahead.
It’s not just nostalgia — it’s a full-blown nightmare revisited. Welcome to Derry premieres soon, and judging by this trailer, the clown’s reign of terror is just beginning.
Watch the official trailer on HBO Max
