‘Gremlins 3’ Finally a Go With Chris Columbus Directing

Steven Spielberg is executive producing the new ‘Gremlins’ movie, which will see the return of the troublesome creatures who bring chaos wherever they are.

1984's 'Gremlins.' Photo: Warner Bros.

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A third ‘Gremlins’ movie is now officially in the works.
Christopher Columbus is co-writing a new script and will direct.
Warner Bros. has dated the movie for 2027.

As long-gestating movies go, a third ‘Gremlins’ outing is up there, with chatter spanning at least a couple of decades.

Now, it would seem someone finally fed the filmmakers after midnight, as the project is going from rumor to reality thanks to Chris Columbus. Who, let’s not forget, wrote the 1984 original.

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Release Date: Jun 8, 1984

Run Time: 1 hr 46 min

Budget: $11,000,000

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As announced by Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav during the company’s third-quarter earnings call for shareholders. Columbus is at work on a new draft of the script with ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ filmmakers Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein and will direct the new movie, with Steven Spielberg –– who backed the first two films –– returning as executive producer.

What’s the story of ‘Gremlins’?

1984's 'Gremlins.' Photo: Warner Bros.

The original ‘Gremlins,’ directed by Joe Dante, became a pop-culture phenomenon upon release, grossing $165 million worldwide. It told the story of Billy Peltzer (Zach Galligan), gifted a sweet, cuddly creature called a Mogwai (and named Gizmo). He soon discovers that Gizmo comes with a catch –– when one of the rules of his care is accidentally broken, he spawns crazed siblings who cause chaos around Billy’s small home town.

The sequel, ‘Gremlins 2: The New Batch,’ saw Billy and girlfriend Kate (Phoebe Cates) move to New York and encounter a whole new level of Gremlin-inflicted madness. While that movie was far less successful in 1990, taking in $41 million, it has gone on to become a cult favorite.

The spirit of ‘Gremlins’ has since been kept alive by merchandising and other media, and an animated series, ‘Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai’ has released two seasons to date.

No details have been released about the plotline for the new film, though we predict some typically chaotic behavior from the central creatures. Will Galligan and Cates return? That, we’ve still to learn.

‘Gremlins 3’: the studio talks

1984's 'Gremlins.' Photo: Warner Bros.

Jesse Ehrman, President of Development and Production, Warner Bros. Pictures has the following statement about the new forward movement:

“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. It’s a privilege to be working alongside Steven, Chris, 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.”