Andy Muschietti has confirmed that the writer room for the second season of IT: Welcome to Derry is active. This upcoming installment moves the timeline to 1935, focusing on the historical Bradley Gang Massacre referenced in Stephen King original novel. The plot centers on a group of outlaws fleeing federal agents, leading to significant unrest in the town of Derry exactly 27 years before the events of the first season.
Muschietti intends to address the harsh realities of the Depression era directly within the narrative. The story highlights the financial instability of the period, as residents struggle with poverty and homelessness. The show aims to reflect the grim social and cultural conditions of the 1930s, positioning these elements as central to the character arcs and the town atmosphere.
The aesthetic shift from the first season is deliberate. Derry is portrayed as a desolate environment where the young characters face far more severe circumstances than their suburban predecessors. Many of these individuals are orphans or runaways living in a bleak landscape. Despite these conditions, Muschietti maintains that themes of persistence and hope will continue to drive the group forward.
The creative plan for the series aims for a three-season run. Future plans include covering the Ironworks explosion from 1908. Beyond this project, Muschietti remains interested in adapting the Stephen King short story The Jaunt, which explores the consequences of conscious teleportation. Production continues as the team maps out the remaining history of the town.