Overview
- Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav announced the greenlight and Nov. 19, 2027 theatrical release during the company’s quarterly earnings call.
- Chris Columbus will direct and produce the sequel, with Steven Spielberg returning as executive producer through Amblin Entertainment.
- Trade reports say Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein are collaborating with Columbus on the screenplay.
- No plot or casting details have been disclosed, and original director Joe Dante’s involvement remains unclear.
- The revival follows renewed interest from the recent Max animated prequel series, with fans noting Columbus’ past preference for practical puppets over CGI.