Terrifying FIRST LOOK at IT: WELCOME TO DERRY

We're set to return to the town of Derry next year, with the highly anticipated prequel to Stephen King's It close on the horizon. So far we've had very little to go off when it comes to It: Welcome to Derry, but now we get our first look at the series, with HBO sharing this teaser following House of the Dragon's second season finale.

This ain’t America. This is Derry.

The @HBO Original Series #ItWelcomeToDerry is coming soon to Max. pic.twitter.com/4yO3tSGyUA

— Max (@StreamOnMax) August 5, 2024

Captioned with the tag “This ain't American. This is Derry.” the six second clip introduces a new set of children to Stephen King's world of It. What becomes of them is still very much a mystery, but what is for sure is that they're in for a terrifying experience. 

The biggest omission from this incredibly short clip is none other than Pennywise himself, and I love that. When it comes to brief teasers like this, especially when little has already been shared, less is always more. Now we know that Bill Skarsgård is set to return as the maniacal shape-shifting clown, but given we've seen plenty of the character in both parts of Andy Muschietti's It adaptation, seeing him here isn't necessary. What we get is nonetheless a truly horrific sight, that looks befitting a Stephen King adaptation. The blood and unrelenting terror packed within this clip is sure to entice fans of the book or films, with the mysterious woman at the end certain to spawn speculation.

It: Welcome to Derry is scheduled to arrive on HBO sometime in 2025.

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First Look at THE LAST OF US SEASON 2

The second season of House of the Dragon came to its dramatic climax last night, but already HBO are teasing their next wave of releases. One such teaser comes in the form of a 24 second video for The Last of Us Season 2, which was shared on X.

I saved her.

A sneak peek of Season 2 of the @HBO Original Series #TheLastOfUs, coming in 2025 to Max. pic.twitter.com/PQljcvlOsx

— Max (@StreamOnMax) August 5, 2024

Focusing on Joel (Pedro Pascal) being confronted by a mysterious figure (Catherine O'Hara) over his actions at the end of the first season, this short teaser gives us a glimpse at what's in store for our survivors. Emulating the tone of the second game, showing a more mature Ellie (Bella Ramsey), the clip also allows for our first glimpse at Kaitlyn Dever as the complex villain, Abby. We also see the return of Jeffrey Wright as Isaac, as well as a glimpse of Isabela Merced as Dina. 

The brief clip also showcases a couple of moments that look as if they're taken straight from the video game, leaving us questioning whether our characters will meet a similar fate this time around. Though there's no exact release date, The Last of Us Season 2 will arrive at some point in 2025. 

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