It: Welcome to Derry Season 2 Enters Pre-Production with March 2026 Filming Date Set

HBO’s highly anticipated prequel series It: Welcome to Derry has reportedly been renewed for Season 2—and production is already on the horizon. Filming is scheduled to begin in March 2026, signaling early momentum and a continued journey into the dark, layered history of Derry.

Like Season 1, which is set in 1962, Season 2 is planned to explore an earlier era—1935, a time of upheaval and haunting tragedies that further shape the twisted mythos of Pennywise and the town’s culture of fear. Though HBO has not yet issued a formal renewal, this early filming timeline strongly suggests the project is moving forward under its previously communicated three-season story plan.

Created and executive produced by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs, the series has been designed with a backward storytelling structure: Season 1 in 1962, Season 2 in 1935, and Season 3 in 1908. Jason Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane return as co-showrunners, preserving narrative continuity and creative tone.

With filming set for March 2026, Ontario—specifically cities like Toronto, Hamilton, and Port Hope—remains a likely production hub. These locations successfully doubled for Derry in Season 1, and the area’s established infrastructure, studio access, and regional crews make it an ideal base for continued production.

For production crews, Season 2 opens opportunities across a wide range of departments. Art and set design will be instrumental in crafting Depression-era townscapes, law enforcement settings, and period-specific architecture. Costume and makeup teams will dive into 1930s fashion and historical details, while camera, lighting, and grip departments will need to capture haunting visuals, atmospheric tension, and storytelling rooted in dread.

Visual effects coordinators will again be vital, blending practical storytelling with supernatural elements. Stunt teams, particularly those experienced with period action and suspense, will find new opportunities for dynamic scenes. As the project enters pre-production, casting assistants, background coordinators, and extras teams should prepare for upcoming calls to staff crowd scenes and community roles reflective of the era.

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As It: Welcome to Derry expands into its second season, it continues to offer a compelling deep-dive into one of Stephen King's most chilling landscapes. For filmmakers and creatives ready to step further into the twisted architecture of Derry’s past, this is a singular opportunity to be part of a visually rich, narrative-forward horror series. Stay connected, stay creative—and be ready when production rolls in March 2026.

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