It:Welcome to Derry

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It: Welcome to Derry screened the first 10 minutes of premiere at Comic-Con — here’s what you missed

Creators Andy and Barbara Muschietti joined fans at Comic-Con to reveal the opening sequence.

By Nick Romano Published on July 27, 2025 12:45AM EDT

A shot from the opening of ‘It: Welcome to Derry’.Credit: Brooke Palmer/HBO

It: Welcome to Derry, the upcoming prequel series to Andy Muschietti‘s two Stephen King-based It movies, screened the first 10 minutes during a late-night Saturday panel at Comic-Con. It more than sets expectations for the horrors to come. The main takeaway? Don’t get too attached to anyone, including the kids! Muschietti and his sister/longtime producing partner, Barbara, were present to screen the footage with fans.

The opening of the first episode hones in on one particular little kid, who appears at least middle school-aged, even though he still sucks on a pacifier. He watches a movie in a theater but is caught by an employee who chases him out for being underage.

We meet Hank, a projectionist in the theater, and his young daughter, Ronnie, who helps the boy escape.