Warner Bros. just dropped a teaser and a new release date for the long-awaited Gremlins 3. Here's everything we know.

Gremlins 3 Delayed — New Date Revealed

Warner released an 11-second teaser captioned "10.6.28. Only In Theaters." Short, cryptic, and very gremlin-coded.

The 11-Second Teaser

Gremlins 3 was dated for November 19, 2027. Now it moves to October 6, 2028 — announced September 23, 2026.

Old Date → New Date

Chris Columbus, who wrote the 1984 original, will write, direct AND produce Gremlins 3. The creator is back in charge.

Chris Columbus Returns

Steven Spielberg returns as executive producer — just like the original. That gives fans serious confidence.

Spielberg's Back Too

Hannah Marks is writing the current draft of the screenplay, building on Columbus's story.

The Script's In Good Hands

The one bittersweet note: Joe Dante, who directed the first two films, is not returning for Gremlins 3.

Joe Dante Not Returning

The first Gremlins grossed $212M worldwide on just an $11M budget — and helped create the PG-13 rating. Legend.

The 1984 Original Was Massive

The 1990 Sequel Became a Cult Classic

Gremlins 2 made only $41M, but became a cult classic for its wild, self-aware humor. Fans never let it go.

42 Years of Waiting

2028 marks 44 years since the 1984 original. Fans have waited decades — and now a date is finally locked in.

Perfect Halloween Date

October 6, 2028 is perfect Halloween-season positioning — creature features own the fall box office.

What We Still Don't Know

No title, no cast, no plot — and no new footage beyond the teaser. Warner is keeping it all under wraps.