“Gremlins 3” Announced for November 2027 — Steven Spielberg & Chris Columbus Return to the Cult Monster Franchise

 According to an official statement from Warner Bros., “Gremlins 3” is set for release in November 2027, with original creators Steven Spielberg as executive producer and Chris Columbus directing and co-writing the screenplay. 

The film marks the long-awaited comeback of the beloved “Gremlins” franchise after nearly four decades. Chris Columbus will direct and produce through his 26th Street Pictures banner, while Spielberg will return to his original executive producer role. Writing credits go to Columbus, together with Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, building on an earlier draft by Toby Halbrooks and Carl Ellsworth. 

Producers include Kristie Macosko Krieger, Holly Bario (Amblin Entertainment), Michael Barnathan and Mark Radcliffe. The announcement also emphasised the film will expand the lore of the Mogwai and the Gremlins, and tie in elements from the recent animated prequel series “Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai”. 

Why It Matters:

The return of Spielberg and Columbus signals the studio’s confidence in reviving the franchise with its original creative DNA.

For fans of classic horror-comedy monsters, this is a major revival moment: the original 1984 film became a pop-culture phenomenon.

For ScreenPicks readers focused on screen culture, this is a reminder that even decades-old IPs can return and impact modern streaming, merchandising and theatrical strategies.

What to Watch For:

How the new film integrates the lore of the Mogwai, possibly bringing in fresh mythology while respecting the original tone.

Whether the visual effects and humour retain the practical-effects charm of the original or embrace modern CGI.

Release strategy: will Warner Bros. target a theatrical push with holiday timing, or go hybrid/streaming debut with a nod to franchise legacy?

Source:

Entertainment Weekly — “’Gremlins 3’ set for 2027 release with Steven Spielberg and Chris Columbus returning”