Who Dies In It Chapter 2

So, you’re sitting there with your coffee (or maybe a stiff drink, no judgment), and you just finished It Chapter Two. Your brain is a little fried. Mine was too. The first question you’re probably yelling at the screen is: Who actually bites it? Let’s break it down, friend-to-friend, like we’re gossiping about a really messed-up high school reunion.

First, let’s get the obvious out of the way. You knew going in that Stanley Uris was never making it to the final round. He’s the one who takes a very permanent vacation in the first few minutes. In the book, it’s a horrific suicide. In the movie? Same tragic outcome, but with a neat, bloody bathtub scene. It’s brutal, but it sets the tone: nobody is safe.

The Deaths That Sting (and One That's Just Mean)

Okay, let’s talk about Eddie Kaspbrak. Oh, Eddie. Our hypochondriac pal who finally mans up. He gets literally ripped in half by the deadlights. It’s sudden, it’s violent, and you’ll probably gasp. The worst part? He dies a hero, sacrificing himself so Bill and Richie can run. It’s the ultimate “be careful what you wish for” moment for his character arc. Ouch.

Then there’s Richie Tozier. Wait, no—Richie survives. But Pennywise takes a massive chunk out of his arm. It’s a close call. You’ll be clenching your coffee mug, wondering if the loudmouth comedian is done for. He’s not. But it’s a huge scare. The movie lets him live, probably because we all need one character to smile at the end.

The Side Characters Who Get Snack-sacked

Let’s not forget the poor sidekicks. Remember the little boy at the beginning of the movie? Dean’s brother, the one who gets taken from the carnival? Yeah, he’s gone before the opening credits finish. That’s Pennywise’s appetizer. Then there’s Vic Criss, the bully from the 1989 timeline. He doesn’t die on screen, but you see his nasty fate in a flashback. Spoiler: it involves a giant, bloody fridge. Classic Derry hospitality.

And who can ignore Mrs. Kersh? She’s the creepy old lady who invites Beverly into her house. Surprise! She’s actually a giant witch creature. Beverly stabs her, and she dissolves. Does she count as a “death”? I’m counting it. She was definitely alive enough to be terrifying.

Stephen King's IT: Everyone Who Died In Chapter 1 & 2

The Big Bad and the Final "Wait, What?"

Naturally, Pennywise dies. He gets screamed to death. That’s right—the Losers defeat him by calling him out as a cosmic bully. His heart is ripped out, then his body shrivels into a giant spider egg sac. It’s weird. It’s messy. But it’s dead. For now.

But here’s the twist that’ll make you spill your coffee. After the Losers leave, the camera lingers on the empty sewer grate. Then, a faint red balloon floats up from the darkness. Oh, come on! It’s a classic shrug to the audience: did Pennywise actually die? Or is that just his ghost? The movie doesn’t answer. It just gives you a shiver and credits roll.

Who Survives (and Why You Should Care)

The big survivors are the core crew: Bill, Beverly, Richie, Ben, Mike, and sigh Audi. Wait, no—that’s not a character. That’s a car. Sorry. Yes, they all walk away, but not without scars. Richie loses a chunk of arm. Ben and Beverly finally kiss (adorable). Bill writes a book (predictable). Mike remembers everything (tragic). They all forget each other again after the final battle, which is honestly the saddest part.

Stephen King's IT: Everyone Who Died In Chapter 1 & 2

And let’s not forget Audra Phillips, Bill’s wife. She almost gets dead-lighty to death, but Bill saves her by riding a bike. Yes, you read that right. He pedals her out of her trance like he’s in a cheesy 80s montage. She lives. She doesn’t even get a cool scar. She’s basically the “taxi” that gets you home after a wild night.

The Unofficial Body Count

So, the final tally? Stanley Uris is dead for real. Eddie Kaspbrak is dead in a puddle of his own blood. Dozens of unnamed Derry citizens are pancake toppings. Pennywise is (probably) dead. And your emotional stability is definitely a casualty. That’s the real death here. Your heart. It’s gone. Eaten. With a side of red balloon.

But hey, at least you didn’t have to live in Derry. Small victories, right? Pass the coffee—and maybe don’t look too closely at the drain in your sink.