Why Did IT Choose its Pennywise the Clown Form? WELCOME TO DERRY Reveals the Answer

The episode begins with a look back to 1908, showing the creature’s first appearance in Derry. We see Pennywise the Dancing Clown performing with the Santini Brothers carnival, captivating a large group of children. They’re thrilled by his performance, rushing the stage to copy his dances and popping his red balloons. As Pennywise briefly hides, we see a figure watching from afar. This isn’t a child, however – it’s the entity known as It, witnessing the birth of the iconic Pennywise persona it will later adopt.






