The Final Battle Under Derry (1985)

The adult Losers' final confrontation with It in its lair, resulting in It's death and the destruction of downtown Derry.

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The Descent The Descent from "It". Into the Darkness Again The Reunion The six surviving Losers met at the Derry Public Library and then descended into the sewers.

The Descent from "It". Into the Darkness Again The Reunion The six surviving Losers met at the Derry Public Library and then descended into the sewers.

Into the Darkness Again The Reunion The six surviving Losers met at the Derry Public Library and then descended into the sewers. They were older and weaker, but their bond remained strong. They navigated the tunnels, encountering remnants of their past, including the skeletons of Victor and Belch. The Discovery They found Audra Denbrough's purse near a pumping station, indicating that It had captured her. Bill was distraught but focused on the mission. They followed the trail of It's blood to a vast underground chamber. The Lair They entered It's lair, a huge cavern filled with webs and the remains of victims. It appeared as a giant Spider, pregnant with eggs. The Losers prepared for the final battle.

The Death of It The Death of It from "It". The Ritual of Chüd The Psychic Battle Bill engaged It in the Ritual of Chüd, a psychic battle of wills. Richie joined him, biting into It's tongue.

The Death of It from "It". The Ritual of Chüd The Psychic Battle Bill engaged It in the Ritual of Chüd, a psychic battle of wills. Richie joined him, biting into It's tongue.

The Ritual of Chüd The Psychic Battle Bill engaged It in the Ritual of Chüd, a psychic battle of wills. Richie joined him, biting into It's tongue. Eddie sacrificed himself by spraying his aspirator into It's eye, allowing Bill to tear out It's heart. The Spider collapsed and died. The Aftermath Ben crushed It's eggs, preventing a new generation of monsters. The Losers escaped as the lair began to collapse. They carried Eddie's body out but left it in the fairytale door. Audra was found catatonic but alive. The Destruction The battle triggered a massive storm and the collapse of downtown Derry. The Standpipe fell, and the Canal flooded. The town was devastated, but the cycle of terror was broken forever.

May 31st, 1985