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Gremlins 3 Dated for 2027 as Spielberg Returns, Columbus to Direct

Warner Bros. revealed the greenlight on its investor call, positioning the franchise’s comeback within its theatrical slate strategy.

Overview

  • Warner Bros. set Gremlins 3 for November 19, 2027, with the date confirmed by CEO David Zaslav during the company’s investor call.
  • Steven Spielberg will executive produce the new film as Chris Columbus, who wrote the 1984 original, is confirmed to direct and produce.
  • Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein are reported to be co-writing the screenplay, with producing partners from Amblin and 26th Street Pictures attached.
  • No plot details or principal casting have been disclosed, and the production has not confirmed its approach to creature effects.
  • The sequel marks the franchise’s first theatrical outing since 1990’s Gremlins 2, following recent activity like the 2023 animated prequel series on Max.