IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 3 Trailer Connects to Stephen King Universe
Andy and Barbara Muschietti's IT: Welcome to Derry is an IP-driven prequel that has emerged as a notably successful adaptation within Stephen King's IT series. Two episodes of the horror thriller have been released, both receiving generally positive reviews.
The third episode is scheduled for release on November 9, returning to its regular release schedule after a special Halloween episode. A recently released trailer for this third episode reveals a noteworthy connection to another Stephen King adaptation, alongside the horror elements.
References to Stephen King's Other Works
IT: Welcome to Derry features multiple callbacks to Stephen King's broader universe. The series trailer showcased Easter eggs such as the Shawshank State Prison bus and the character Dick Halloran. In the third episode's trailer, one reference is directly acknowledged.
Story So Far
The first two episodes depict the deaths of three children caused by a mutant baby inside a theater. The theater's owner, Hank Grogan, has been falsely accused and arrested for these murders.
"The third episode is set to release on November 9, getting back on the release schedule, which was changed for a special Halloween release."
"One of these references was directly mentioned in the trailer for the third episode."
Author's summary: The latest trailer for IT: Welcome to Derry teases intriguing links to Stephen King's expansive universe, enriching the show's horror narrative with meaningful Easter eggs.