Gremlins 3 to hide from the harsh, Mogwai-killing light of day until October 2028
You will now have to wait until October 2028 to see if your Gremlins nostalgia is strong enough to propel you back into theaters.
Warner Bros. has pushed back the release date of Gremlins 3, a long-delayed sequel to the beloved 1984 film from the 1980s, to October 6, 2028. This is a significant delay of almost a year, as the film was initially scheduled for a November 2027 release. The movie is set to be directed by Chris Columbus, the creator of the original Gremlins film, who also wrote the first script.
The project has been plagued by delays, with the latest version of the script being co-written by Hannah Marks. While the plot of Gremlins 3 remains a mystery, Columbus once expressed his interest in exploring the ethical dilemma of whether it would be morally justified to kill Gizmo, the innocent Mogwai responsible for creating the murderous Gremlins.
Despite the delay, there is no concrete evidence that the studio hired ethicists to discuss the ethical implications of the storyline, and it is likely that the delay is due to budget concerns or scheduling conflicts. This setback puts Gremlins 3 on Warner Bros.' list of films that may never see the light of day, a tally that tends to grow as more projects encounter similar delays.
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