It 3: Will Pennywise Return? Exploring the Possibilities of a Sequel

Pennywise's Return? Why It: Chapter Three Needs to Happen!

It: Chapter Two's Netflix Success: A Sequel is Absolutely Necessary!

Holy crap, It: Chapter Two (2019) just hit Netflix's Top 10! That’s huge! This Stephen King adaptation—part of a hugely popular franchise–really proves that those It movies have this huge, enduring fanbase. Fans loved this one; and even many others from previous attempts! Remember that initial 1986 book and all those other movies and TV series adaptations? There’s also that new It: Welcome to Derry prequel hitting screens in 2025, further highlighting just how iconic that It franchise remains even decades after the source material was originally created!

The first two It films totally killed it at the Box office, It making $704 million, and Chapter Two, $473 million. They weren’t just blockbusters. These are quality flicks; filled with chilling horror, amazing suspense, top-notch acting (young and older casts), showing why it deserved critical acclaim – yet somehow only reaching some people. And let’s be honest; even if those who didn’t necessarily love those specific movies recognize this fact: those films really delivered some absolutely stunning visuals and were undeniably expertly crafted on many levels.

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Why We NEED an It: Chapter Three, Despite Pennywise's Defeat!

Many would think a sequel isn't needed – Chapter Two ended with Pennywise's defeat! Those characters all grew, that sense of friendship, trauma – completely addressed and concluded and leaving that narrative feeling like a closure. But seriously! Pennywise always returns; it’s his M.O. He pops up every 27 years, making this whole It saga inherently cyclical! That's pure fuel for a third movie! This also creates other possibilities, adding another significant detail which increases those levels of anticipation.

So where could they go with It 3? Lots of places. The previous films follow King’s book perfectly, letting those new movie installments diverge completely. That opens tons of creative options. Focus on that Losers Club in 27 years? Show those characters facing new problems. Or show that original club back when they were younger, focusing on themes involving generational trauma, creating a more nuanced discussion on family. A third movie could even introduce a totally new set of kids as victims of Pennywise; and showcasing those characters; this new group facing off against Pennywise.

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It: Chapter Three: Breaking the Stephen King Sequel Curse

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This is another huge aspect behind why It 3 should happen – it could totally avoid that infamous and somewhat persistent curse on Stephen King sequels. His films are incredible; several are legendary, classics, among the greatest ever. But his sequels? A bit... underwhelming. Titles like Pet Semetary 2, Return to Salem's Lot, and The Rage: Carrie 2 demonstrate the very disappointing history of Stephen King sequels.

What goes wrong? Mostly using original storylines that totally go beyond what King actually wrote. These movies typically lack a source text to work from! It 3 could be an original storyline, a totally new creative concept— which is far, far better and could become a new standard in those kinds of movie releases! It uses the popularity from past iterations to launch something far greater. It has already been proven that It is totally big enough to pull this off!

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How Likely is It 3 to Happen? The Possibilities Await

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Nothing official has been released so far about It 3; but don't give up hope just yet. Those filmmakers currently focus on that It: Welcome to Derry prequel show. But Welcome to Derry’s success might generate a huge surge of interest. It shows the potential to expand the universe; generating renewed excitement. This also includes using Bill Skarsgård’s return as Pennywise! It all suggests a bigger plan! So It 3 is absolutely on the table!

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Conclusion: The Potential of It: Chapter Three Is Palpable

No guarantees for It 3 yet, but Chapter Two's Netflix success really shows the importance and the ongoing importance of the franchise; meaning the potential exists; and might just lead to renewed interest which could totally justify itself by making more content possible. We’re not talking mere nostalgic returns or pointless adaptations. We’re talking about new storylines continuing themes and developing characters.

This shows those moments of compelling storytelling – that intense tension of facing a nightmare over and over— and generating continued interest that demonstrates a strong and dedicated fanbase ready for those anticipated future projects. We really do hope the It franchise builds on that incredible foundation to give audiences those addItional experiences.