Warner Bros. has officially announced ‘Gremlins 3,’ the long-awaited return of the mischievous movie franchise. The new film, slated for release on November 19, 2027, marks the first live-action installment since 1990’s ‘Gremlins 2: The New Batch.’ Chris Columbus, the screenwriter for the 1984 classic, will step into the director's chair this time, while Steven Spielberg returns as executive producer through his Amblin Entertainment banner.
The first ‘Gremlins,’ directed by Joe Dante, became a pop-culture phenomenon, grossing US$165 million worldwide and spawning a devoted fanbase. Though its sequel earned less at the box office, it went on to achieve cult status. The franchise’s enduring appeal—sustained through toys, comic books, and an animated prequel series—has paved the way for this long-anticipated third chapter.
Fans who grew up with the adorable yet chaotic Mogwai have waited decades to see them back on the big screen. In this gallery, we revisit other times fans had to wait years and years for prequels and sequels. Click through to see which ones kept fans waiting the longest.