September 6: IT: Chapter 2 (2019)

Milestone Years

• 5th Anniversary: September 6, 2024
• 10th Anniversary: September 6, 2029
• 15th Anniversary: September 6, 2034
• 20th Anniversary: September 6, 2039
• 25th Anniversary: September 6, 2044

Inspiration Behind the Movie

This sequel adapts the second half of Stephen King’s 1986 novel It, following the adult Losers Club as they return to Derry to confront the malevolent entity Pennywise once more.

You Might Not Know

• The film premiered in Los Angeles on August 26, 2019, before its wide US release on September 6, 2019.
• Despite its nearly three-hour runtime (169 minutes), it was trimmed to balance pacing and viewer comfort.
• The screenplay was penned by Gary Dauberman, the director Andy Muschietti returned after helming the first film.
• One of the notable additions was a poignant LGBTQ+ sequence depicting a hate crime, more faithful to King’s original novel than past adaptations.
• On a $79 million budget, the film grossed $473.1 million worldwide—securing a strong box office return.

Food Ideas

• Red balloon‑shaped cake pops to evoke Pennywise’s signature balloons.
• “Sewers & ice cream”—mini cones with red syrup “blood” drips.
• Derry “Fairground” popcorn bags with carnival‑style labels.
• Stephen King–inspired Maine clam chowder (creamy and chilling!).
• It‑themed cupcakes with googly‑eye toppers resembling the Losers Club’s childhood mementos.

Ways to Celebrate

• Host a “grown‑up” viewing marathon: watch both It (2017) and Chapter Two back‑to‑back.
• Arrange a group read of the novel’s second half alongside the film for comparison.
• Create a Derry photo booth with red balloons and spooky carnival props.
• Screen it with commentary—pause for discussions about character arcs and horror elements.
• Play the soundtrack during the credits, then talk about how music amplifies tension and nostalgia.

Filming Locations

Main production took place at Pinewood Toronto Studios and various locations around Toronto, Oshawa, and Port Hope, Canada. These versatile Canadian settings stood in for the fictional town of Derry, giving real-world places a haunting cinematic life.