Warner Bros. Postpones New Gremlins Movie and DC Blockbuster Dynamic Duo
There's also some exciting speculation about the cast of "Dynamic Duo"
Gremlins fans will have to be patient for a while longer. According to industry magazine The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. is pushing back the theatrical release of "Gremlins 3" by nearly a year. The DC blockbuster "Dynamic Duo" will also hit theaters three months later than originally planned.
The new release date for "Gremlins 3" is October 6, 2028. Chris Columbus, who wrote the screenplay for the first "Gremlins" in 1984, will direct the film. Hannah Marks is now serving as the screenwriter for the new film, building on an earlier draft by Chris Columbus and the writing duo Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, known for "Final Destination: Bloodlines".
The plot has been kept under wraps so far. Joe Dante's 1984 original is about a boy who receives a cute little creature as a pet: a Mogwai named Gizmo. However, there are a few rules he must follow. The creature must never be exposed to sunlight. It also must not get wet. And it must not be fed after midnight. When the rules are broken anyway, Gizmo suddenly multiplies – and the offspring aren't quite as cute.
The film became a box-office hit and spawned the 1990 sequel "Gremlins 2: The New Batch". Joe Dante returned to direct. Charles S. Haas replaced Chris Columbus as screenwriter. It wasn't until 33 years later that "Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai", an animated series that so far comprises two seasons with a total of 20 episodes and serves as a prequel to the two theatrical adventures. The story is set in the 1920s, first in Shanghai and later in San Francisco.
Dynamic Duo Also Gets a Later Release Date
In addition to "Gremlins 3, "Dynamic Duo" is also getting a new release date. The animated film from the DC Universe was originally scheduled to be released on June 30, 2028. Now, September 22, 2028, is set as the new release date.
The story centers on Dick Grayson and Jason Todd, both of whom became Robin at various points in the comic book series and fought alongside Batman. According to insider Jeff Sneider, Logan Kim and "How to Train Your Dragon" actor Mason Thames are in talks for the two lead roles. Additionally, Chris Pine has reportedly been offered the role of Batman.
The project is taking an unconventional visual approach. Among other things, the film is set to combine animation, puppetry, and CGI. The screenplay is by Matt Aldrich. The film is being produced by, among others, James Gunn and Peter Safran, the minds behind DC Studios.
Also interesting is the timing in relation to another major DC project. "Dynamic Duo" is set to hit theaters just about seven months after "The Batman 2". The sequel to Matt Reeves' "The Batman" is currently scheduled for release in February 2028.
