It Chapter Two (2019)
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It Chapter Two is streaming in New Zealand on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
What the audience says
It Chapter Two holds up as a perfectly decent English film, if not a remarkable one. It carries a 6.8/10 on TMDB across 9,889 ratings — squarely mid-table.
Should you spend 2h 49m on it?
2h 49m of English horror, leaning thriller. That score holds across 9,889 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Don't watch this if…
- you've only got a couple of hours. It needs 2h 49m
- kids are in the room. This one is rated R16
- you're after a gentle scare. It's rated R16
- Why
- 6.8/10 over 9,889 ratings — solidly liked rather than loved, and the number isn't going to move.
- Skip if
- you don't have a clear three hours
- Best for
- A free weekend evening
Story
27 years after overcoming the malevolent supernatural entity Pennywise, the former members of the Losers' Club, who have grown up and moved away from Derry, are brought back together by a devastating phone call.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 49m — long |
| Watch with family? | R16 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Horror / Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Andy Muschietti
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 5 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All HBO Max titles in New Zealand
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