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Screen Geek
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Screen Geek
Sequel To Beloved 80s Movie About To Be Greenlit
A vast number of movies and shows from the 1980s have been revived in some form or another. One surprising movie from the 80s has yet to have received a new sequel in decades. However, that could soon change, especially based on recent reports. In fact, it looks like the sequel to this beloved 80s movie is about to be greenlit. It was previously reported that the studio behind the film, Warner Bros., was developing a follow-up to this classic IP of theirs. Of course, such statements had been made in the past. What seems to have changed, however, is the success of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice – which convinced the studio that there is a market for sequels to their older or dormant properties. This was confirmed by the star of the original film and its initial sequel, Zach Galligan, who opened up about the status on the project via ComicMovieDB on TikTok. The below video features Galligan talking about the project: '…after thirty-five years, they've come up with a script. Warner Bros. is incredibly interested in doing it. Apparently it's waiting upon Mr. Spielberg to read it and approve it.' @comicmoviedb #gremlinsmovie #reboot is happening! #zachgalligan #exclusive #stevenspielberg #gremlinsontiktok #gremlins #gremlins2 #gremlins1984 ♬ original sound – Comic Movie DB Fans of Gremlins and Gremlins 2: The New Batch will no doubt be excited by this news. While Gremlins 3 still doesn't have a greenlight, this is the most promising news so far, especially with the recent release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice . In fact, the studio similarly already greenlit Goonies 2 , so it makes sense an announcement regarding Gremlins 3 could be just around the corner. In this case, it looks like producer Steven Spielberg just needs to approve the script. As for what the story could be about, that's anyone's guess, though this franchise hasn't been completely abandoned. In recent years, Gremlins was expanded into an animated series, so far with two seasons respectively subtitled Secrets of the Mogwai and The Wild Batch . They each took a more fantastical approach to the Gremlins mythos, providing a backstory for the iconic Mogwai creatures, and establishing the existence of other supernatural creatures. While Gremlins 3 could easily tackle some of the lore present in the animated series, a more direct sequel to the original film is also possible, with an emphasis on Zach Galligan's Billy and his continued ownership of Gizmo. Fans would no doubt appreciate a return to basics and a gremlin outbreak that features just as many scares as it does laughs, much like the first Gremlins film had to offer. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates regarding Gremlins 3 as we have it. Hopefully this potential sequel to the beloved 80s horror comedy classic can finally get off the ground.
CNA
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Gremlins 3 waiting on filmmaker Steven Spielberg script approval
Gremlins 3, the second sequel to the horror comedy film franchise, Gremlins, has a script and is waiting on approval from Steven Spielberg. Gremlins lead actor Zach Galligan has revealed that Warner Bros is 'incredibly interested' in making a follow up to 1984's Gremlins 2 and is just waiting on executive producer Spielberg to approve the script. According to video game news site Games Radar, Galligan – who played Billy Peltzer in Gremlins and its sequel – said during an appearance at comic book convention, Comic-Con Manchester: 'After 35 years, they've come up with a script. Warner Bros is incredibly interested in doing it, apparently it's waiting on Mr Spielberg to read it and approve it. But you can thank the success of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.' Back in April, Warner Bros Pictures co-chief, Pam Abdy, revealed new entries in the Gremlins franchise were in the works. She told Hollywood industry news site Deadline: 'Adding to things we're excited about, Andy Serkis doing the Gollum film, Drew Goddard writing a new Matrix. We're super excited about Amblin developing with Chris Columbus new entries in the Gremlins and Goonies franchises." Gremlins was a horror comedy directed by Joe Dante from a script written by Chris Columbus. The first movie starred Galligan, Phoebe Cates and Hoyt Axton with comedian Howie Mandel voicing the character of Gizmo.
