Andy Muschietti Eyes Epic 6-Hour It Supercut
Andy Muschietti still dreams of creating a massive supercut of both It films, packed with never-before-seen scenes, but his work on the series has put the project on hold.
With the first season of It: Welcome to Derry wrapping up, plenty of fans are wondering what’s next for the franchise. One thing that’s been on the cards for a while is a mammoth supercut of both It films, something director Andy Muschietti has talked about for years. During a recent Reddit AMA for the show, a fan asked if the extended cut—blending both films with hours of extra footage—was still in the works. Muschietti responded,
“Yes, still a big dream of mine. Since we've been involved heavily in this show, we haven't had time to execute it. Crossing fingers.”
From Derry to the Director’s Chair
Before diving into Welcome to Derry, Muschietti first took on Stephen King’s world with the 2017 adaptation of It, then returned for the 2019 follow-up. Both films stuck pretty close to King’s original, with the first focusing on the Losers Club as kids in the '80s, and the second picking up nearly three decades later. After the sequel hit cinemas, Muschietti floated the idea of a supercut that would run for about six and a half hours, combining both films and a stack of unused material.
This extended version wouldn’t just stitch the two films together. It would also include scenes that never made it to the final cut. One such moment involved Maturin, the cosmic turtle, popping up in Bill’s basement in the second film. The turtle, a recurring figure in King’s stories, acts as a sort of ancient, wise force balancing out evil like Pennywise. That scene, mostly set underwater, was dropped for pacing reasons.
Unseen Footage and Fan Hopes
Muschietti has shown what he can do when he’s not boxed in by time limits or strict storylines. Many punters have praised his work on the show, with one even saying it features the
“greatest depiction of Pennywise in any media format,”
making up for what some saw as a more restrained take in the films.
Even if this supercut never gets off the ground, Muschietti’s time in Derry isn’t over yet. The first season of Welcome to Derry finished up on December 14, but the showrunner’s got plans for at least two more seasons. The next will jump back to 1935, and the third is set in 1908. Season one already gave a glimpse of 1908, showing the evil force luring and killing circus clown Bob Grey, before taking on the form of Pennywise the Dancing Clown.
What’s Next for Derry?
Welcome to Derry’s first season is streaming now for locals in the US and UK. For those keen to dig deeper, there are guides to the show’s Easter eggs and cameos, plus updates on upcoming Stephen King adaptations. Whether or not the supercut ever lands, there’s still plenty of Derry left to explore.