Andy Muschietti recently confirmed that the writers room is active for the second season of It: Welcome to Derry. The upcoming season shifts focus to 1935. This timeline draws from the Bradley Gang Massacre, an event briefly detailed in the original Stephen King novel.
The setting for this installment differs significantly from the suburban atmosphere seen in the first season. Derry is depicted as a landscape of scarcity during the Great Depression. Muschietti describes the town as a graveyard where characters struggle for basic survival. The narrative incorporates the social and cultural pressures of the era, which serve as a central component of the story.
While the aesthetic of the town is bleak, the production maintains a focus on the hope that drives the characters forward. The show continues to connect different time periods through an established family tree. These narrative threads link the events to the broader mythology of Pennywise.
Muschietti has previously outlined a plan to span several decades, including 1962, 1935, and 1908. By visiting these time periods, the creative team aims to expand the history of the town. This approach allows the show to build upon the foundation established in the 2017 and 2019 feature films. Fans can continue to follow the expansion of this story as the team works on the new scripts.