We are still a couple of weeks away from Pennywise haunting audiences yet again in “It: Chapter Two.” But even still, with all the hype surrounding the sure-thing box office winner, director Andy Muschietti is teasing that there might be more versions of his two films coming in the future.
“The possibilities are open,” Muschietti said in an interview with SFX Magazine (via GamesRadar). “There’s a version where the two movies are cut together. There’s a version where there’s a special director’s cut of number one and a special director’s cut of number two. And I’m happy to basically work on every one of them.”
Warner Bros. had no idea that the modestly-budgeted “It: Chapter One” would go on to become the highest-grossing horror film ever made, so it makes sense that the studio would be interested in making as much cash off the franchise as it can. Obviously, with the story concluding in ‘Chapter Two,’ there doesn’t seem like an easy way to continue the franchise, so double-dipping and releasing a couple of Director’s Cut and one massive supercut of both films seems logical enough.
While we don’t know specifics about how or when these versions of the popular horror films will be made available, one thing is for sure — at least the Director’s Cut for ‘Chapter Two’ will happen. Muschietti said that he’s currently working on cutting down his original 4-hour Director’s Cut to a more reasonable time, but assured fans it’s “definitely going to happen.”
Before we get to any supercuts or Director’s Cuts, we have to first watch ‘Chapter Two.’ And while most of us have yet to see the latest terrors inflicted on the now-grown Losers Club by Pennywise, there are some that have screened the film. And judging by their reactions, it appears that WB probably has another hit on its hands, even though the sequel may not live up to the first film.
You can read some of the reactions below. “It: Chapter Two” arrives in theaters on September 6.
#ITChapterTwo is probably scarier than chapter one – more Pennywise imagery to haunt your dreams. But it also loses a lot of charm in the shift in focus from the coming of age to the now adult characters. At nearly 3 hours it feels long.
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) August 21, 2019
#ItChapterTwo is a giant budget, studio-backed horror movie that’s also a fairly serious actors showcase/ensemble, with occasional flashes of brilliant imagery (like all the balloons cascading under the bridge). It’ll make more money than Warner Bros knows what to do with. pic.twitter.com/Noscq1X1j1
— Drew Taylor (@DrewTailored) August 21, 2019
So, #ITChapterTwo: it's v. good, but not great. I liked it, but didn't LOVE it. First movie is a tough act to follow. TWO is gruesome, strange but rarely scary. Nails important aspects from the book, but feels overlong. Cast is aces, though, & Bill Hader SHOULD be in Oscar convo. pic.twitter.com/1KUZk5TXA1
— Sean O'Connell (@Sean_OConnell) August 21, 2019
Really enjoyed #ITChapterTwo which serves as the perfect bookend to Chapter One. Some great shocks and scares with the young and old cast. Bill Hader absolutely steals the movie, which balances heartfelt emotion with creepy jump scares galore. @joblocom
— Paul Shirey (@arcticninjapaul) August 21, 2019
So #ITChapterTwo was pretty damn great & the ending left me in tears. There are some excellent set pieces (finale had me holding my breath at times) that got under my skin & I think the adult Losers are awesome. Relies a bit too much on flashbacks tho but fans should be happy.???? pic.twitter.com/UKDf0frOTg
— Heather Wixson (@thehorrorchick) August 21, 2019
#ITChapterTwo is awesome. The adult cast is perfect and loved the way the film mixes in the old and new. I don't want to say too much because most of you are going to see it. Congrats to everyone that worked on it for a job well done. pic.twitter.com/b8yFZe3FzU
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) August 21, 2019
Oh! #ItChapterTwo is a big, creative, scary movie. It’s more fun to root for kids but the adults are perfectly cast. It ends up running too long but it’s a good follow-up and some images will stick with you. R-rated goodness. pic.twitter.com/Og8NF09YZf
— Brandon Davis (@BrandonDavisBD) August 21, 2019
#ITChapterTwo is a terrific companion to #ITChapterOne. Similar vibes, great ensemble chemistry w/ a nice mix of humor and horror. Part 2 plays heavier in tone, dealing w/ defeating the burden of childhood trauma, & I definitely teared up at the very end. Bill Hader steals it pic.twitter.com/bjiwtJufNQ
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) August 21, 2019