Liputan6.com, Jakarta Fans of 80s horror comedy films can rejoice.
The third installment in the iconic franchise, Gremlins 3, has been officially confirmed and will hit the big screen in 2027.
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This is a highly anticipated moment, considering the last live-action Gremlins film, Gremlins 2: The New Batch, was released in 1990.
Confirmation regarding this project came directly from Warner Bros. Discovery, which announced a specific release date.
The film has been added to the studio's release schedule for November 19, 2027, David Zaslav, CEO and president of Warner Bros. Discovery, revealed on an investor call Thursday.
Gremlins 3: Returning to the Big Screen
Gremlins 3 is scheduled to hit theaters on November 19, 2027.
This important announcement was made by Warner Bros. Discovery CEO and President David Zaslav during an investor call on November 6, 2025.
This date marks the return of Gremlins in live-action format after a very long hiatus.The production and creative team behind this project are no slouch either.
Steven Spielberg will return as executive producer through Amblin Entertainment, bringing his signature touch to the film.
Chris Columbus, the screenwriter of the original 1984 Gremlins film, will take over as director and will also produce the film under his production company, 26th Street Pictures.
The screenplay for Gremlins 3 will be co-written by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, who previously directed Final Destination: Bloodlines, along with Chris Columbus.
Early drafts of the screenplay were written by Toby Halbrooks and Carl Ellsworth.
Additionally, Kristie Macosko Krieger and Holly Bario will produce for Amblin Entertainment, backed by Michael Barnathan and Mark Radcliffe of 26th Street Pictures.
Plot Details and Casting Expectations
Currently, specific plot details for Gremlins 3 remain under wraps, and no official information has been released.
Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates, who played Billy Peltzer and Kate Beringer, respectively, are expected to make surprise cameo appearances.
The return of Howie Mandel's voice actor Gizmo is also highly anticipated, given his iconic role.
Chris Columbus himself has stated his intention to introduce new characters in the film while retaining the essence of the old characters, similar to the approach used in The Force Awakens.
Although Zach Galligan has suggested Las Vegas as a potential location, the exact narrative direction of Gremlins 3 remains a mystery.
“Few titles are as beloved and iconic as ‘Gremlins,’ and we’re beyond excited to bring it back for both lifelong fans and a whole new generation,” Warner Bros. Pictures’ president of development and production Jesse Ehrman said in a statement.
“It’s a privilege to be working alongside Steven [Spielberg], Chris [Columbus], and the entire creative team, and we look forward to audiences experiencing the next installment of the magic, mayhem, and heart of Gremlins on the big screen in 2027.”
The Gremlins Franchise: History and Future
The first "Gremlins" film, notorious for its PG-13 rating, was released in 1984 and directed by Joe Dante, with Columbus as the screenwriter.
The horror-comedy follows a boy named Billy who takes in a furry creature called a Mogwai as a pet.
Billy is warned never to expose the animal to bright light, water, or feed it after midnight.
After breaking these rules, the gremlin spawns more of its kind, ultimately wreaking havoc on Billy's hometown at Christmas.
"Gremlins" was a box office success, grossing $212 million worldwide.
Its sequel, "Gremlins 2: The New Batch," released in 1990, was less successful, grossing $41 million, but became an iconic classic.