Summary
ForGremlinsfans, it’s been decades since they got to see the monsters in live-action on the silver screen. However, if people are really looking to scratch that itch, they can boot upMaxand watch the animated seriesGremlins: The Wild Batch. However, count Jenna Ortega among those who wants to see another live-action film in the franchise.
Warner Bros. is reportedly exploring anew movie from originalGremlinswriterChris Columbus, though the updates and news about it have been few and far between. In fact, it’s been quite a while since the movie, which was supposed to focus on the Mogwai hasn’t offered much new in quite a while. And it’s been decades sinceGremlins 2: The New Batchhit theaters in 1990.
Jenna Ortega Would Love A Return Of Gremlins Movies
Appearing on the red carpet for SXSW debut ofDeath of a UnicornJenna Ortega answered a number of short questions. Including what other mythical creature she’d love to see back on big screen. At first she couldn’t quite decide what sort of mythical creature would be something she’d be all that interested in seeing or working on. Then the interviewer said they’d love to see Thumbelina and that seemed to spark something in Ortega.
“Ya know what I used to love as a kid?Gremlins,” Ortega answered with a smile. Thenwhen the IMDB interviewerasked if anotherGremlinsmovie was coming, Ortega first said “would love,” and then said “we should.” The actress then asked whether a new live-action move would beGremlins 3orGremlins 4, beforelooking directly at the camera and saying “call me.”
“Ya know what I used to love as a kid? Gremlins,”
Should another live-actionGremlinsmovie hit the silver screen, itwould in fact beGremlins 3and while there has long been a love for the lizard-like creatures that transform from fuzzy cute teddy-bear animals when they eat after midnight, there hasn’t been enough of a push to get such a project off the ground. One has to think that in this day and age, if aGremlins 3did happen, it wouldspark a real return of the franchiseand spawn sequels so quickly it wou would be like someone splashed some water on the mischievous monsters.
For now, Jenna Ortega is busy focusing on other franchises such as the upcoming second season ofWednesdaythat will include many of the same characters from Season 1 as well as somebig name additions including Lady Gaga. While there isn’t an official release date for the Netflix original, it is expected to hit the streamer sometime in 2025, most likely in the fall much as Season 1 did. In the meantime, Gremlins fans can sit back and enjoy more of the animated series’ content as the next installment ofGremlins: The Wild Batchis set to hit Max on April 10. It is thought that this animated series is being used as a way to soften the ground for a full return to the franchise and another movie at some point.
