While we only see the story of Pennywise’s time in Derry, Maine, it is suggested by King that Pennywise has actually destroyed worlds before, so its self-proclaimed title may not be so far-fetched.

This origin connects Pennywise to the mythos of The Dark Tower, where Todash Space is referenced as the domain of the Crimson King, the primary antagonist of the series. The Crimson King seeks to ...

This could be why “Pennywise” has been referenced in several other King novels, including 2001’s Dreamcatcher. In 11/22/63 , King takes readers on an adventure with Jake Epping, the lead ...

The first full teaser trailer for IT: Welcome to Derry has been released by HBO Max, and it takes us back to Derry for a 1960s-set tale pitting a group of kids against the terrifying Pennywise the ...

So that’s a good sign for someone coming into play Pennywise.” A release date for IT: Welcome to Derry has not been announced by Max yet, beyond the streamer confirming that the series will ...

Pennywise was the fictional killer clown in Stephen King's 1987 classic IT - memorably played by Tim Curry - who kills children roughly every 27 years in Derry, Maine .