It 3

Official Status

There is no confirmed production of It: Chapter 3 at this time. Both Warner Bros. and author Stephen King have not announced a third film 

Franchise Continuations

Instead, the It universe is expanding with a new prequel TV series titled It: Welcome to Derry, set in the 1960s and starring Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, Taylour Paige, James Remar, and Bill Skarsgård reprising his role as Pennywise  Its release is planned for late 2025 on HBO 

Cast & Crew Comments

• Bill Skarsgård (Pennywise) is open to returning if the story feels compelling. He also joined the prequel series as an executive producer 

• Gary Dauberman, writer of the first two films, noted there's “definitely elements of the novel” yet unexplored—supporting the idea of more movie adaptations from the It mythology .

• Director Andy Muschietti has expressed interest in future stories, saying there’s enough depth to explore Pennywise’s legend—though reiterated no official sequel is in development 

When Could a Third Film Arrive?

If a sequel were greenlit today, production would likely occur after the TV series concludes, placing any film release in 2026 or later .

Bottom Line

• No official announcement for It: Chapter 3—nothing is in filmed or scripted development.

• An HBO prequel series, It: Welcome to Derry, is confirmed for late 2025, which may open doors for future films.

• Key creatives are willing to revisit the franchise—but only if a strong, original story emerges.

Final Take

Currently, the future of It: Chapter 3 remains uncertain—but the world of Derry is alive through the prequel series and ongoing creative interest. If you're curious, keeping an eye on Welcome to Derry may offer clues about the next chapter.