“Hide your midnight snacks — the Mogwai are back.”
After years of rumors, Warner Bros. confirms Gremlins 3 will hit theaters in November 2027, with Chris Columbus — yes, the Harry Potter director — leading the charge alongside Steven Spielberg.
The gremlins have been plotting for decades. Now, the chaos is officially on the calendar.
The Return of a Cult Classic
Since 1984, Gremlins has been that perfect mix of cozy Christmas nostalgia and creature-feature madness. After Gremlins 2: The New Batch in 1990, fans spent nearly four decades asking one question: when will the Mogwai return?
Now, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has confirmed that Gremlins 3 is slated for release in November 2027, and the excitement is spreading faster than spilled water on Gizmo.
Chris Columbus Returns to the Mischief
Before Hogwarts, there were Mogwai.
Chris Columbus, who wrote the original 1984 Gremlins script and directed the first two Harry Potter films, will now direct and produce the third Gremlins movie. That’s a full-circle creative reunion with Spielberg, who’s back as executive producer under Amblin Entertainment.
While it’s unclear if Columbus’ 2017 script draft will serve as the foundation, his earlier remarks hinted at a darker tone. He once teased exploring whether Gizmo himself should be eliminated — a moral question tied to his gremlin-spawning potential.
“If all these gremlins come from Gizmo, isn’t Gizmo kind of responsible?” — Chris Columbus, 2017 interview.
Why It Took So Long
For over a decade, Gremlins 3 existed in development limbo. From script rewrites to tonal debates, Warner Bros. kept the project simmering without letting it boil over.
Columbus confirmed in 2017 that his version leaned into practical puppetry over CGI, echoing what made the originals so tactile and memorable.
Spielberg’s Magic Still in Play
Whenever Steven Spielberg touches a project — especially one he helped birth — expectations skyrocket.
As executive producer, Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment will oversee production, ensuring the Gremlins’ mischievous spirit stays intact.
Fans who loved the balance of scares and silliness in E.T. or Jurassic Park can expect a similar emotional texture here.
A new generation will learn the three rules. Don’t get them wet. Don’t expose them to bright light. And whatever you do, don’t feed them after midnight.
Where To: Get Ready for Gremlins 3
The Mogwai movement is already stirring across platforms. Whether you’re rewatching, collecting, or prepping your cosplay, here’s how to dive in.
Discovery — Join the Gremlins Hype
Follow the latest updates on Warner Bros. Pictures’ official site and Variety’s Gremlins coverage.
Fan communities are thriving on Reddit’s r/Gremlins and Instagram fan pages, where old merch drops resurface weekly.
Acquisition — Own the Mischief
You can revisit the classics right now:
• Gremlins (1984) Blu-ray
• Gremlins 2: The New Batch 4K Edition
• Limited Edition NECA Gizmo Figure
Collectors in the UK can check Zavvi’s exclusive bundles and HMV’s retro reissues.
Immersion — Experience It Live
When the film drops in November 2027, expect screenings at Regal Cinemas, AMC Theatres, and Cineworld UK.
Watch for early fan conventions via Comic-Con International and creature effects panels from Monsterpalooza.
Sustainment — Stream and Stay Spooked
Both Gremlins films are streaming on Max in the USA and NOW TV in the UK.
The animated prequel Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai is also available, teasing lore that may connect to the 2027 film.
“Never feed your nostalgia after midnight — it multiplies.”
What Could the Story Be?
No confirmed plot yet — but Columbus’ 2017 comments imply a moral horror-comedy, grappling with Gizmo’s legacy. Will the story go meta like Gremlins 2 or lean nostalgic like Ghostbusters: Afterlife?
Insiders suggest Warner Bros. may blend modern digital artistry with classic animatronic techniques, keeping that 80s aesthetic alive.
The Cultural Comeback
Gremlins has quietly influenced everything from Baby Yoda to Furby. The 2027 sequel signals a wave of 80s creature nostalgia, joining revivals like Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
If Columbus and Spielberg stick the landing, Gremlins 3 could bridge generations — half horror, half heart.
The Mogwai never die — they just multiply.
