It

The 2017 American horror film directed by Andrés Muschietti is an adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name. Set in 1989 in the small town of Derry, Maine, it follows a group of teenagers known as the "Losers' Club" who encounter an ancient evil taking the form of Pennywise the Dancing Clown (Bill Skarsgård). After the disappearance of the younger brother of one of the club members, Bill Denbrough (Jaeden Lieberher), the friends band together to uncover the mystery behind the child disappearances in their town and confront the sinister entity that awakens every 27 years to prey on children. The film explores themes of friendship, fear, and coming of age, showcasing how the protagonists overcome their personal fears and unite against a common foe. "It" received critical acclaim for its atmosphere, performances, and faithfulness to the source material, becoming one of the highest-grossing horror films in history.