IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 3 Trailer Reveals a Hidden Stephen King Connection
Andy and Barbara Muschietti’s new series, IT: Welcome to Derry, serves as a prequel to Stephen King’s legendary horror universe. Despite its origins as an IP-driven project, the show has quickly gained praise for its faithfulness and chilling atmosphere.
So far, two episodes of the horror thriller have aired, both earning favorable reviews. The third episode is set to premiere on November 9, returning to its regular schedule after a special Halloween release.
New Trailer and Hidden References
A recently released trailer for Episode 3 offers more than scares — it hints at deeper ties within King’s shared universe. Viewers noticed several significant Easter eggs referencing other iconic works by the author.
- A Shawshank State Prison bus briefly appears, a direct nod to “The Shawshank Redemption.”
- The inclusion of Dick Hallorann, the clairvoyant cook from “The Shining,” strengthens the multiverse link.
One particularly striking reference was revealed in the Episode 3 trailer, suggesting more connective threads between Welcome to Derry and other corners of King’s fictional world.
Story So Far
The first two episodes follow the haunting tale of three children’s mysterious deaths at a local theater. The theater’s owner, Hank Grogan, becomes the main suspect and is wrongfully arrested for the murders, though the truth points to something far more monstrous—a mutant infant lurking in the shadows.
“IT: Welcome to Derry is reported to have more than a few callbacks to other Stephen King worlds.”
Author’s Summary
This trailer deepens IT: Welcome to Derry’s eerie lore by connecting it to other Stephen King stories, enriching fans’ experience of the shared horror universe.