6-Hour It Version Still a Possibility

Extended "Super Version" of It Films Still a Dream for Director Muschietti

Director Andy Muschietti still hopes to release an extended "super version" of his It films, combining both movies with unseen footage into a single presentation. During a Q&A session at the end of It: Welcome to Derry Season 1, Muschietti confirmed that creating the extended cut remains one of his major aspirations. "Yes, it's still one of my big dreams," he said. "As we've been heavily involved in this series, we haven't had time to carry it out. Fingers crossed." Muschietti first mentioned his plan to combine It and It: Chapter Two into a single, longer film featuring deleted scenes and possibly new footage upon the release of It: Chapter Two in 2019. The idea of a six-and-a-half-hour marathon offering a richer look at Pennywise and the Losers Club generated considerable excitement among horror fans. However, his work on It: Welcome to Derry has prevented Muschietti from beginning the project. It: Welcome to Derry premiered on HBO Max in October 2022 and concluded its first season on December 14, 2025. The show is currently available for streaming on HBO Max. Recent reviews include: Bill Skarsgård returns as Pennywise in the It: Derry finale.

Extended "It Movies" Vision of Director Muschietti Still a Dream Amidst Derry Commitments

A fan theory about the big Season 1 reveal in It. Sleep Awake has an awesome horror premise, but tired stealth makes it feel like a sleepwalk. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond boasts a great atmosphere, but is held back by a boring overworld and clunky psychic powers. The Running Man might disappoint diehard fans, but Badlands succeeds as a blockbuster action-adventure. Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 is shaping up to be a great finale from the Duffer brothers. Pluribus Season 1 is one of the year's best dramas. The Witcher Season 4 is the best yet without Henry Cavill. It: Derry confidently revisits Stephen King's cursed town and killer clown. Splinter Cell: Deathwatch is just an imitation of the long-dormant stealth franchise. In a Reddit AMA in December 2025, Muschietti also discussed plans for an extended version of the It movies. He shared that making it a reality is still one of his dreams but has been impossible due to his commitments to It: Welcome to Derry.

Muschietti indicated that the expanded cut would likely include a deleted scene showing the entity's origin centuries ago—a scene omitted from the original movie for being too revealing. He also mentioned the possibility of including a scene with the celestial turtle Maturin, which did not make it into It: Chapter Two. The It films, based on Stephen King's novels, omitted several scenes from the books. One such scene is the inclusion of Maturin in Bill's basement in the second film. (The six-hour version of It remains a possibility.)

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Intrigued by our recent exploration into cinematic interpretations? Then you won't want to miss Ahmed Hassan's insightful take on the latest Superman film, "Superman, Superwoke?" (published Oct 19, 2025), where he delves into James Gunn's humanized portrayal of Clark Kent and the divisive response from extremist circles who've dubbed him 'Superwoke'. But first, if you're curious about the latest happenings in the world of film criticism and fan reception, make sure to check out Jonathan Dubinski's insightful article "People Love to Speak Ill Without Watching," published on October 18th. In this piece, director Andy Muschietti opens up about the backlash against his film "The Flash" and the trend of people passing judgment without even seeing the movie. It's a fascinating read that offers a unique perspective from the director himself before you dive into Hassan's exploration of how this new Superman blends with humans in an alternative yet heartfelt interpretation. So, start with Dubinski here People Love to Speak Ill Without Watching and then move on to Hassan's article here Superman, Superwoke?.

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