What is the connection between the film Sinners and the TV series IT: Welcome To Derry?

Both stories feature a group of Black citizens in mid-20th century America who create a juke joint, only to face disaster due to the supernaturally-charged efforts of the local Klan.

What is the significance of the Black Spot in IT: Welcome To Derry?

The story of the Black Spot, a safe space for Black soldiers during the war, is central to the plot of the first season of the HBO series.

When will IT: Welcome To Derry premiere?

The highly anticipated HBO series is set to premiere on October 26, 2025, and will be instantly available to stream with an HBO Max subscription.

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Klan's Supernatural Efforts Threaten Black Juke Joint in Mid-20th Century America

23 Oct

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Summary

Sinners and IT: Welcome To Derry share similar plots about a Black juke joint
The Black Spot story is central to IT: Welcome To Derry Season 1
HBO's IT prequel series premieres on October 26, 2025

Klan's Supernatural Efforts Threaten Black Juke Joint in Mid-20th Century America

As the highly anticipated HBO series IT: Welcome To Derry prepares to premiere on October 26, 2025, it has been revealed that the show's plot shares striking similarities with Ryan Coogler's upcoming crime/horror film Sinners. Both stories center around a group of Black citizens in mid-20th century America who come together to create a juke joint, a safe space where they can drink, party, and be free from the tension generated by racist members of the local community.

However, the endeavor is met with disaster, as the filmmakers behind IT: Welcome To Derry confirm that the local Klan's supernaturally-charged efforts play a key role in the downfall of the juke joint. This plot thread is directly drawn from the pages of Stephen King's original IT novel, where the story of The Black Spot is recounted to young Mike Hanlon.