Gremlins Rises to No. 3 on HBO Max as Gremlins 3 Moves to 2028
Chris Columbus is set to direct the third live-action film, now dated October 6, 2028, while the 1984 original climbs HBO Max's movie chart.
Gremlins ranks third on HBO Max's top movies chart, according to FlixPatrol, as Warner Bros. has moved Gremlins 3 to an October 6, 2028 theatrical release.
Chris Columbus, who wrote the 1984 original, is set to direct the new installment.
The 1984 film was directed by Joe Dante and follows Billy Peltzer, played by Zach Galligan, and the Mogwai Gizmo in the fictional town of Kingston Falls.
A sequel, Gremlins 2: The New Batch, was released in 1990. The animated prequel series Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai debuted in 2023 and ran for two seasons.
Gremlins 3 was originally scheduled for a November 2027 release before Warner Bros. pushed it back to its current date.
Quick answers
When does Gremlins 3 come out?
Gremlins 3 is scheduled to hit theaters on October 6, 2028.
Who is directing Gremlins 3?
Chris Columbus, writer of the original Gremlins, is set to direct.
Where can I watch the original Gremlins?
The 1984 film is streaming on HBO Max, where it currently ranks third on the platform's top movies chart.