'Gremlins 3' Delayed to 2028 by Warner Bros.
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Warner Bros. has postponed the release of "Gremlins 3" from November 19, 2027, to October 6, 2028, as announced by CEO David Zaslav in 2025.
- Steven Spielberg returns as executive producer, with Chris Columbus set to produce and direct; the script is being written by Hannah Marks based on an original draft by Columbus, Zach Lipovsky, and Adam Stein.
- The film's official title, plot details, and casting have yet to be revealed, with production involvement from Amblin Entertainment and 26th Street Pictures.
- The original 1984 "Gremlins," directed by Joe Dante, was a major box office success and influential in establishing the PG-13 rating, while its 1990 sequel gained cult status despite lower earnings.
- Warner Bros. Pictures expresses enthusiasm for reviving the beloved franchise, aiming to appeal to both longtime fans and new audiences with the upcoming installment.
