Warner Bros. has officially announced that the Gremlins franchise is returning to the big screen with a brand-new installment, Gremlins 3, set for release on November 19, 2027.
The announcement came during Warner Bros. Discovery’s third-quarter earnings call, with CEO David Zaslav confirming that the long-awaited sequel is in active development.
Spielberg and Columbus Reunite for Gremlins 3
In a move sure to excite longtime fans, Steven Spielberg will return as executive producer, while Chris Columbus — who penned the original Gremlins (1984) — will write, direct, and produce the new film.
Columbus teased that Gremlins 3 will return to the franchise’s signature dark humor and practical effects, confirming that no CGI will be used for the beloved Mogwai or the mischievous Gremlins.
“We’re bringing back the tactile magic of the original films — practical puppetry, not digital creatures,” Columbus shared in a statement.
A Look Back at the Gremlins Legacy
The Gremlins franchise began in 1984 with director Joe Dante’s horror-comedy masterpiece, which introduced audiences to the adorable Gizmo and his monstrous alter egos. The film was a box office smash, earning $151 million domestically and becoming a cult favorite.
The origin of “gremlins” actually dates back to the 1920s, when the term was used by RAF pilots to describe mysterious mechanical malfunctions. The concept gained pop-culture traction after Roald Dahl’s 1943 children’s book, The Gremlins, inspired by the same myth.
Why Gremlins 3 Is Happening Now
Industry analysts say the decision to revive the franchise follows the success of recent legacy sequels like Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, which proved that nostalgic reboots can still capture modern audiences.
With Spielberg and Columbus teaming up once again, Gremlins 3 is expected to honor the tone, charm, and mischief of the originals while introducing a new generation to the chaos of the Mogwai.
Release Date and Expectations
Gremlins 3 is set to hit theaters on November 19, 2027, under the Warner Bros. banner. Fans can expect a return to the franchise’s darkly comedic roots, practical effects, and the kind of cinematic magic that made the 1984 original a timeless classic.