Gremlins 3 Is Real and Coming in 2027 The Return Fans Have Been Waiting For
After nearly a year of rumors that a script for a hypothetical third Gremlins movie was in the works, it’s now official: Gremlins 3 is happening, and it’s coming a bit sooner than you might expect. During an investors call this morning, Warner Bros. Discovery president David Zaslav confirmed that Gremlins 3 has been added to the studio’s release schedule and is currently eyeing a November 19, 2027 release. No further plot details were revealed, but Steven Spielberg will return to executive produce the film, which will be helmed by Chris Columbus.
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Spielberg Returns as Executive Producer and Columbus to Direct Gremlins 3
The Hollywood Reporter further reports that Final Destination: Bloodlines directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein will work to write the script for Columbus, who, of course, has a long history with the franchise behind the camera, having written the original 1984 horror-comedy classic.
Franchise History and the Tilt Toward the Original
It’s been 35 years since Gremlins has graced the big screen, with The New Batch, directed by original director Joe Dante, leaning away from the first film’s horror roots and into broad comedy, pastiche, and homage. Time will tell what shape Gremlins 3 will take, but with Columbus back behind the scenes in a major way, it wouldn’t be surprising to see something closer to the spirit of the original film rather than its cult-favorite sequel.
What Comes Next and the November 2027 Window
We’ll find out more as we get closer to Gremlins 3’s currently expected November 19, 2027 release date.
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