In the summer of 1989 a close‑knit group of outcast kids in Derry Maine bands together to face a shape‑shifting evil that lurks beneath the guise of a clown and preys on their deepest fears. As they confront monsters from both beyond and within their own pasts they learn the power of friendship courage and memory. Directed by Andy Muschietti It brings Stephen King’s horror to life with haunting imagery emotional resonance and relentless dread. It is terrifying poignant and unforgettable.