Scott wrote that “this 2-hour-49-minute movie drags more than it jumps, wearing out its … In the summer of 1989, a group of bullied kids band together to destroy a shape-shifting monster, which disguises itself as a clown and preys on the children of Derry, their small Maine town. Giving the sagging box office a jolt, “ It: Chapter Two ” is heading for as much as $100 million in its opening weekend in North America, early estimates showed Friday. Peanut Butter Falcon rose a couple of spots in the standings, although its box office dropped slightly. Following last week's lackluster box office results, the release of the horror sequel It: Chapter 2 gave theaters a huge boost this weekend. In the summer of 1989, a group of bullied kids band together to destroy a shape-shifting monster, which disguises itself as a clown and preys on the children of Derry, their small Maine town. In his review of “It Chapter Two” for The New York Times, A.O. Though… It: Chapter Two proves bigger doesn't always mean scarier for horror sequels, but a fine cast and faithful approach to the source material keep this follow-up afloat. Warner Bros. is adhering to its $90 million forecast for the horror sequel but rival studios projected a nine-figure launch frame. Warner Bros. and New Line’s “It: Chapter Two” provided a necessary lift to a lagging domestic box office, dominating over the competition with $91 million in North America. It’s earned $2.4 million to bring its total to $12.4 million. The movie scored an estimated $91 million in … It Chapter Two. It. It Chapter Two Critics Consensus. Twenty-seven years after their first encounter with the terrifying Pennywise, the Losers Club have grown up and moved away, until a devastating phone call brings them back.