The Gremlins franchise returns next month with the second half of the second season of animated series Gremlins: The Wild Batch, and we’ve also heard recent rumblings about a third live action movie finally starting to take shape. Warner Bros. is reportedly exploring a new movie from original Gremlins writer Chris Columbus, but we’ll believe […]
The Gremlins franchise returns next month with the second half of the second season of animated series Gremlins: The Wild Batch, and we’ve also heard recent rumblings about a third live action movie finally starting to take shape. Warner Bros. is reportedly exploring a new movie from original Gremlins writer Chris Columbus, but we’ll believe it when we see it.
One person who’s hoping for the return of the Gremlins to the big screen? Jenna Ortega, who’s no stranger to making her mark on iconic movie franchises. Ortega has thus far appeared in the Scream, Beetlejuice, and Addams Family franchises, and it sounds like her phone line is open for any and all calls regarding those adorable Mogwai and those nasty little Gremlins.
On the SXSW red carpet, where Ortega’s latest movie Death of a Unicorn just premiered, the actress was asked what other mythical creature she’d love to see back on screen. The question was posed by IMDb, and Ortega’s answer revealed her love of the Gremlins saga.
“Ya know what I used to love as a kid? Gremlins,” Ortega answered with a smile. “Would love… Gremlins 3? 4? Call me.”
The next installment in the franchise would indeed be Gremlins 3, with Joe Dante directing both Gremlins in 1984 and Gremlins 2: The New Batch in 1990. Yes, that means it’s been 35 years since a Gremlins movie rampaged up on the big screen, which is insane to think about given how popular the franchise – and its lovable characters – has remained through the years.
For now, at least we have Max’s original animated series “Gremlins: The Wild Batch” to keep us company. Gizmo and the gang return to Max with brand new episodes on April 10, 2025!
