Jenna Ortega Is Ready for Gremlins 3

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Summary

  • It’s been 35 years since there was a live-action Gremlins movie but Warner Bros. is said to be exploring a return of the franchise.
  • Actor Jenna Ortega hopes for a live-action sequel and expressed interest in working on the movie.
  • The return of Gremlins 3 could spark a franchise revival.

For enthusiasts of the movie “Gremlins”, it’s been quite some time since they last saw these monsters brought to life on the big screen. But if you’re yearning for more, why not fire up your device and stream the animated series titled “Gremlins: The Wild Batch”? Nevertheless, actress Jenna Ortega is one of many who express a desire for another live-action film in this beloved franchise.

As a die-hard film enthusiast, I’m thrilled to hear whispers of a fresh movie from the original mind of Chris Columbus, who brought us the classic “Gremlins.” However, details about this project have been scarce, with only occasional updates surfacing. Frankly, it’s been quite some time since we heard anything substantial about this potential Mogwai-centric film. It’s been a long wait indeed, considering that it’s been nearly three decades since “Gremlins 2: The New Batch” graced our movie screens back in 1990.

Jenna Ortega Would Love A Return Of Gremlins Movies

At the premiere of “Death of a Unicorn” during SXSW, Jenna Ortega was interviewed about various topics, such as her preferred mythical creature for a future film project. Initially, she found it challenging to choose a mythical creature that would captivate her interest. However, when the interviewer suggested Thumbelina, it seemed to ignite an idea in Ortega.

Ortega, with a grin on his face, reminisced about his childhood favorite – Gremlins. When asked if another Gremlins movie was in the works, he expressed his desire by saying “I’d love” and followed up with “We should.” Intriguingly, he then posed a question directly to the camera, saying, “Maybe it’s time for a call.

“Ya know what I used to love as a kid? Gremlins,”

If a new live-action Gremlins film ever makes it to the cinema, it would essentially be Gremlins 3. Despite the enduring affection for the mischievous, lizard-like creatures that turn into adorable teddy bear animals when they eat after midnight, there hasn’t been enough momentum to get a project like this moving forward. However, if Gremlins 3 were to materialize today, it could ignite a resurgence of the franchise and potentially lead to numerous sequels almost as quickly as water revives the naughty creatures.

Currently, Jenna Ortega is engrossed in other franchises, notably the upcoming second season of “Wednesday” on Netflix. This new season will feature many familiar faces from Season 1 along with some high-profile additions like Lady Gaga. Although an exact release date hasn’t been announced yet, it’s anticipated that the series will premiere on Netflix in 2025, likely during the fall, similar to the first season. In the interim, fans of Gremlins can look forward to more content from the animated series as the next installment, “Gremlins: The Wild Batch,” is due on Max on April 10. This animated series seems to be a precursor for a future reprisal of the franchise and another movie down the line.

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2025-03-14 02:56