IT Movie Returns to Theaters Ahead of Welcome to Derry Premiere
New Line Cinema’s IT movie is heading back into select theaters around the globe for one special night—exclusively at Dolby Cinema at AMC screens in the U.S. on Wednesday, September 24, and internationally at Dolby Cinema and Dolby Atmos-enabled screens on a select date on or near the 24th.
The re-release of the IT movie is in anticipation of the upcoming debut of the all-new HBO Original series IT: Welcome to Derry, from Warner Bros. Television.
At the screenings, audiences will also be treated to an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the upcoming series IT: Welcome to Derry, set in 1962. The sneak peek features footage and insights from the cast and creative team.
Fans will get to experience Derry through the eyes of those closest to it—including actors Jovan Adepo, Taylour Paige, Chris Chalk, and Rudy Mancuso—as well as executive producers Andy Muschietti (who also directed four episodes), Barbara Muschietti, Jason Fuchs (who also served as co-showrunner), and Brad Caleb Kane (who also served as co-showrunner).
The announcement was made today by Jeff Goldstein, President, Global Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures, who stated, “‘IT’ was a groundbreaking global phenomenon that brought Stephen King’s seminal novel to the big screen for the first time, and audiences embraced it to the tune of more than $700 million.
“On behalf of Warner Bros. and New Line, we’re excited to be able to bring Pennywise and the Losers’ Club back to theaters with our partners at AMC Theatres and Dolby, giving fans another shot at the thrills and chills Andy Muschietti delivers up in this film as they prepare themselves for the frightening return to where it all began in HBO’s ‘IT: Welcome to Derry.'”
“Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos significantly elevate the cinematic experience, delivering sharper visuals and immersive audio that heighten every moment of suspense,” said Michelle Maddalena, Vice President of Global Content and Industry Relations at Dolby.
“Whether audiences first experienced ‘IT’ in Dolby Cinema during its original run or are discovering it for the first time, this re-release offers audiences a bold and state-of-the-art presentation of Pennywise on the big screen.”
IT: Welcome to Derry, an HBO Original series from Warner Bros. Television, will debut on Sunday, October 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. New episodes of the eight-episode season will debut weekly until the finale on Sunday, December 14.
Domestically, the Studio is partnering exclusively with AMC and Dolby to release the film at all 168 Dolby Cinema at AMC screens across the U.S. Internationally, the film will be available in Dolby Cinema or Dolby Atmos-enabled screens across Europe, the Asia Pacific, and Latin American territories.
