Speaking with /Film, IT: Chapter Two writer Gary Dauberman was asked about the finale to the two-part feature film saga, and while he of course remain pretty tight-lipped on that front, he did say something fairly interesting to the site. Specifically, Dauberman was asked if Chapter Two would end the story proper, or instead leave room for another film to truly finish off the story of the Losers’ Club and their battle with the entity known as Pennywise.
“This is a complete story,” Dauberman promised. He then added, “The ending I think will satisfy the audience and maybe break their hearts a little bit.”
As a refresher, here’s how the novel ends, via Wiki…
“During the Ritual, the worst storm in Maine’s history sweeps through Derry, destroying most of the buildings as the downtown area collapses. Mike concludes that Derry is finally dying. Richie returns to LA, Ben and Beverly leave town together, and while Mike is in the hospital, Bill stays in Mike’s house to look after Audra in hopes she will snap out of her catatonic state. The Losers gradually begin to forget about It, Derry, and each other. Mike’s memory of his friends and events with It also begins to fade, as well as his Derry memoir and journal, much to his relief, and he considers starting a new life elsewhere. Before Bill leaves Derry, he takes Audra, still catatonic, for a ride on Silver, rushing through downtown Derry like he did as a kid. Audra awakens from her catatonia with no recollection of what happened upon arriving in Maine and she and Bill kiss.”
Could Muschietti and Dauberman have something different up their sleeves? Only time will tell.
James McAvoy plays Bill, Bill Hader is Richie, Jessica Chastain is Beverly, James Ransone is Eddie, Andy Bean is Stanley, Jay Ryan is Ben and Isaiah Mustafa is Mike.
Pennywise returns on September 6, 2019.