---
title: "It Chapter Two"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/it-chapter-two-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 474350
imdb_id: "tt7349950"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 169
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 9708
content_rating: "R"
---

# It Chapter Two (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/it-chapter-two-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

It Chapter Two is a 2019 American supernatural horror film directed by Andy Muschietti. The film is a sequel to It, released in 2017, and was written by Gary Dauberman. It Chapter Two has been classified as a horror, thriller, and drama film. The movie has a runtime of 2 hours and 49 minutes and was released in the US. The story takes place 27 years after the events of the first film and follows the former members of the Losers' Club, who have grown up and moved away from Derry. They are brought back together by a devastating phone call, which sets the stage for the rest of the film. It Chapter Two has been made available to watch and has a user score on The Movie Database. The film is rated R and its release marked the conclusion of the story.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "The members of the Losers' Club reunite in their hometown to confront a familiar supernatural threat."

### Why Watch
- return of the original group
- high-stakes confrontation

### Caveats & Content Note
- long runtime
- intense horror imagery
- Tone & Suitability: This film contains intense supernatural horror, disturbing imagery, and themes of trauma.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: supernatural, tense, dramatic, ominous

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Stan, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, HBO Max Amazon Channel | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Andy Muschietti
- **Networks / Studios**: Vertigo Entertainment, Double Dream, Rideback

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jessica Chastain** as *Beverly Marsh*
- **James McAvoy** as *Bill Denbrough*
- **Bill Hader** as *Richie Tozier*
- **Isaiah Mustafa** as *Mike Hanlon*
- **Jay Ryan** as *Ben Hanscom*
- **James Ransone** as *Eddie Kaspbrak*
- **Andy Bean** as *Stanley Uris*
- **Bill Skarsgård** as *Pennywise*
- **Jaeden Martell** as *Young Bill Denbrough*
- **Wyatt Oleff** as *Young Stanley Uris*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this a sequel?
Yes, it is the second part of the story following the events of the first film.

### Q: Do I need to see the first movie?
The story continues 27 years after the events of the first film, so watching the first part is recommended.

### Q: Who is the main antagonist?
The film features the return of the malevolent entity known as Pennywise.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The narrative centers on the characters returning to their hometown of Derry.

### Q: What brings the characters back together?
The group is reunited after receiving a devastating phone call.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [It Chapter Two — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/474350)
- [It Chapter Two](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Chapter_Two)

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