It: Chapter Two

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It: Chapter Two

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Released Sep 6, 2019

2h 49m

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Mystery & Thriller

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Defeated by members of the Losers' Club, the evil clown Pennywise returns 27 years later to terrorize the town of Derry, Maine, once again. Now adults, the childhood friends have long since gone their separate ways. But when people start disappearing, Mike Hanlon calls the others home for one final stand. Damaged by scars from the past, the united Losers must conquer their deepest fears to destroy the shape-shifting Pennywise -- now more powerful than ever.

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Critics Consensus

It: Chapter Two proves bigger doesn't always mean scarier for horror sequels, but a fine cast and faithful approach to the source material keep this follow-up afloat.

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Leah Pickett

Chicago Reader

Trimming the adults' often soppy individual narratives to focus on their more interesting dynamic as a group might have mitigated some of the numbness that sets in from predictability.

Sep 22, 2019

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Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

There's a grandness to its scale and production values that still makes It Chapter Two an enjoyable romp, but it's not the ghoulish scarefest it could be.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 10, 2019

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Jack Hamilton

Slate

Not unlike the town in which it's set, Muschietti's It only sees what it wants to.

Sep 9, 2019

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David Day

Horror Movie Talk

If you are a horror fan, this is one of the biggest titles there is, period. It’s not only big, it’s good. The scares are real, the story is compelling, and there are plenty of laughs.

Rated: 8/10

Aug 11, 2025

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John Daniel Tangalin

The Cinema Spot

Although it lacks in character dynamics and several attempted scares, the film has almost everything else that’s important to the novel, culminating into nearly one epic conclusion.

Rated: 8/10

Jul 19, 2025

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Calum Cooper

Source (Scotland)

Because we’re dealing with fairly experienced adults instead of naïve children, the film at times feels more like a trip through an obnoxious carnival hall than journeys of personal growth.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 14, 2024

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Justin

Great sequel, but not as good as the first chapter.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/25

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Mz. Ghostly

A wonderful conclusion to the epic that respects its original source material while not being afraid to try its own new thing.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/16/25

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Doron G

Too long for no reason, chapter 1 is better

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/25/24

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Elyse M

Watchable but so disappointed in the over the top second part. Part 1 was great. This did not measure up.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/25/24

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Mike F

Though there are some decent parts to this film and Bill Skarsgård gives a performance just as creepy as the first film, this film is way too long and repetitive for its own good.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/23/24

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Conrad

this was really good and came out good! bill skarsgard did a good job with his spin on pennywise

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/07/23

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Synopsis

Defeated by members of the Losers' Club, the evil clown Pennywise returns 27 years later to terrorize the town of Derry, Maine, once again. Now adults, the childhood friends have long since gone their separate ways. But when people start disappearing, Mike Hanlon calls the others home for one final stand. Damaged by scars from the past, the united Losers must conquer their deepest fears to destroy the shape-shifting Pennywise -- now more powerful than ever.

Director: Andy Muschietti
Producer: Dan Lin, Roy Lee, Barbara Muschietti
Screenwriter: Gary Dauberman
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Rideback, Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema, Toma 78, Lin Pictures, Vertigo Entertainment
Rating: R (Disturbing Violent Content|Bloody Images Throughout|Pervasive Language|Some Crude Sexual Material)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 6, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 7, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $211.6M
Runtime: 2h 49m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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