Fresh from the rumor mill and currently blowing up on social media, we have some potentially massive news for fans of Derry’s most infamous resident. Just spotted over on the r/horror subreddit, a top-trending post from user /u/darth_vader39 suggests that director Andy Muschietti has finally confirmed that the long-awaited supercut of IT: Chapter One and IT: Chapter Two is officially in the works. While we are treating this as a developing story, the details emerging have sent shockwaves through the horror community.
According to the report, this isn't just a simple back-to-back stitching of the two films. Muschietti reportedly stated that the project will include "newly filmed extra scenes," a revelation that suggests the director is returning to the world of Stephen King to expand on the lore of the Losers' Club and the terrifying entity known as Pennywise the Dancing Clown. For those who have been following this saga since 2019, this news feels like the holy grail of modern horror releases.
The Evolution of the Pennywise Supercut
Ever since IT: Chapter Two hit theaters, Andy Muschietti has been vocal about his desire to create a unified experience. In various interviews over the years, he alluded to a "supercut" that would clock in at around six hours, blending the childhood and adult narratives much like the original 1986 novel. However, as the years passed and Muschietti moved on to massive projects like The Flash and the upcoming HBO prequel series Welcome to Derry, many feared the supercut had been relegated to the depths of the sewers.
If these latest reports are accurate, the project is not only alive but more ambitious than we previously imagined. The mention of "newly filmed scenes" is particularly tantalizing. It implies that Muschietti may have gathered members of the original cast—or utilized cutting-edge de-aging technology—to bridge gaps in the narrative that weren't explored in the initial theatrical runs. Take this with a grain of salt, of course, until we see an official press release from Warner Bros., but the hype is undeniably real.
Expanding the Lore of Derry
What exactly could these new scenes entail? Hardcore King fans know that the 1,100-page novel contains several sequences that were deemed too expensive or too bizarre for the initial films. We’ve long heard rumors of a deleted scene involving Pennywise in the 1600s, a sequence so disturbing that it was reportedly cut to maintain the film’s pacing. A supercut would be the perfect home for such legendary "lost" footage.
Furthermore, the timing of this development is strategic. With the prequel series Welcome to Derry currently in production, a definitive "Supercut Edition" of the films would serve as the perfect marketing tie-in. It allows the studio to maintain interest in the franchise while offering die-hard fans a reason to double-dip on a physical or digital release. By integrating new footage, Muschietti can potentially create a more seamless transition between the historical horror of the prequel and the modern-day struggle of the Losers' Club.
What This Means for Horror Fans
If this project comes to fruition, it would represent one of the most significant director’s cuts in horror history. Much like the Zack Snyder's Justice League or the various iterations of Blade Runner, an IT supercut allows a filmmaker to fully realize a vision that was originally constrained by theatrical runtimes and studio expectations. For a story as dense and emotional as IT, more time spent in that world is rarely a bad thing.
Stay tuned to ScreamDesk as this story develops. We will be keeping a close eye on official channels for any confirmation from Andy Muschietti or Warner Bros. Discovery. Until then, keep your inhalers close and stay out of the rain—Pennywise might be coming back sooner than we thought.