A smile is something special, and IT: Welcome to Derry is something rare. The TV series managed to take a well-known horror antagonist like Pennywise and bring something completely fresh and, dare I say, fun to his lore. The show didn’t fear killing off a lot of people and bringing the level of blood and brutality that fans craved. Now, with another season on the horizon, IT: Welcome to Derry’s first season is now available for you to own and love in 4K UHD, and there are limited-edition Steelbook, Blu-ray, & DVD versions. And, of course, you can secure it solely on digital, if that’s your jam.
We were able to nab an early copy of IT: Welcome to Derry: The Complete First Season 4K Ultra Blu-ray to check out some of its bonus features. Before we get into that, let’s break down what you will get if you purchase this series in these formats.
IT: Welcome to Derry: The Complete First Season
Includes all 8 episodes from Season 1, plus exclusive bonus content:
- Inside Derry – (3) extended behind-the-episode featurettes
- Fear the Other – Bonus featurette that explores the societal dynamics of 1962 Derry, Jim Crow, the Red Scare, and the government trespassing on indigenous lands that wreak terror in this tiny New England town.
Those who grab the limited-edition IT: Welcome to Derry Steelbook will get a case with some dope artwork and 6 collectible Derry-themed postcards. We received the 4K UHD Blu-ray, which came with three discs. The first one includes the show’s first three episodes as well as an “Inside Derry” featurette that takes you deep into this not-so-idyllic 1962 Main town.
For those who love understanding the foundations and inner workings of a series, the featurettes in IT: Welcome to Derry: The Complete First Season will certainly satisfy you. Disc 2 covers episode 4-6 and also dives into that infamous address of 29 Neibolt Street, which is obviously where the show hit a major turning point in episode five.
And the last disc is all about the final two episodes and a featurette for the show’s finale. Additionally, we get a look at the social structures of Derry, real-world influences like the Red Scare, and how that all plays into Welcome to Derry’s narrative. It’s a real treat for a history buff as well as horror fans. Here are some more images from the Steelbook and DVD offerings:
In a world where streaming services often remove content or things seem to get somehow lost to time, owning physical media is a true gift. Not only are the episodes yours to keep forever, you can also gain a deeper appreciation for the elements of a series, like turning the hauntingly handsome Bill Skarsgård into Pennywise.
IT: Welcome to Derry: The Complete First Season is available to order right now, so grab your copy today.