Archive · 6 Nov 2025
'Gremlins 3' Set for November 2027 Release; Columbus and Spielberg Return
Get ready for more mischief, because a new 'Gremlins' movie is coming out in November 2027!
The person who wrote the first movie, Chris Columbus, is back to direct and produce it.
Steven Spielberg, who was involved before, is also returning as an executive producer.
The first 'Gremlins' movie in 1984 was a big hit and even helped create a new movie rating.
Its sequel in 1990 wasn't as popular in theaters but became a favorite for many.
Warner Bros.
announced this new movie during a meeting with investors.
The studio's boss said they are doing very well at the movie box office this year and want to make more movies for theaters.
Details about the story and actors for the new 'Gremlins' movie haven't been shared yet.
'Gremlins 3' is scheduled for a theatrical release on November 19, 2027.
Chris Columbus, who wrote the original 'Gremlins,' will direct and produce the new film.
Steven Spielberg will return to the franchise as an executive producer.
The announcement was made by Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav during an investor call.
The original 'Gremlins' earned $212 million worldwide, while its sequel grossed $41 million but became a cult classic.
- Who
- Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav, director/producer Chris Columbus, executive producer Steven Spielberg, screenwriters Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein
- What
- Announcement of 'Gremlins 3' as a new live-action film
- When
- November 19, 2027
- Where
- Warner Bros. Discovery (studio)
- Why
- To revive the Gremlins franchise and as part of Warner Bros.'s strategy to re-establish itself as a major theatrical film producer, highlighted by their claimed leadership in 2025 box office revenue.
Optimistic View on Warner Bros. Theatrical Strategy
Cautious Perspective on Franchise Revival
Warner Bros. as a Theatrical Powerhouse
Optimistic View on Warner Bros. Theatrical Strategy
CEO David Zaslav highlighted Warner Bros. leading the 2025 domestic, international, and global box office, surpassing $4 billion with original stories, positioning the Gremlins 3 announcement as evidence of the studio's resurgence and commitment to theatrical releases.
Cautious Perspective on Franchise Revival
Despite Zaslav's claims of leadership and focus on theatrical releases, the franchise's own history shows a significant drop in commercial success between the original 'Gremlins' and its sequel, 'Gremlins 2: The New Batch,' raising questions about the guaranteed success of a new installment.
Franchise Longevity and Potential
Optimistic View on Warner Bros. Theatrical Strategy
The enduring appeal of the Gremlins franchise, evidenced by its upcoming third installment and the success of a previous animated series, suggests a continued audience interest and commercial potential.
Cautious Perspective on Franchise Revival
While the original 'Gremlins' was a major hit, its sequel 'Gremlins 2: The New Batch' was less successful commercially, despite becoming a cult classic, indicating a potential challenge in recapturing the broad audience appeal for a new film.
- Release Date
- November 19, 2027
- Director and Producer
- Chris Columbus
- Executive Producer
- Steven Spielberg
- Screenplay Co-writers
- Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein
- Original Film Release Year
- 1984
- Original Film Box Office
- $212 million worldwide
- Sequel Film Release Year
- 1990
- Sequel Film Box Office
- $41 million
