# Warner Bros. Gremlins 3 release delay > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/warner-bros-gremlins-3-release-delay > Updated: 2026-10-04T11:16:36.000Z. Sources: 63. Developments: 3. Warner Bros. has announced a delay for the theatrical release of Gremlins 3. The film, which was originally scheduled for November 19, 2027, is now expected to debut in cinemas on October 6, 2028, in the United States and October 5, 2028, in Germany. Despite the rescheduling, the project is moving forward with Chris Columbus directing and producing, and Steven Spielberg serving as an executive producer through Amblin Entertainment. The screenplay is being developed by Hannah Marks, based on a draft by Columbus, Zach Lipovsky, and Adam Stein. While promotional teasers have featured the character Gizmo, specific plot details and the full cast have not yet been disclosed. This production marks the first live-action installment in the franchise since 1990. Warner Bros. Discovery previously announced the project during a 2025 investor conference. Production involves Amblin Entertainment and 26th Street Pictures. ## Claims - Warner Bros. Discovery officially announced the sequel in 2025 during an investor conference. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The film is scheduled to release in Germany on October 5, 2028, and in the USA on October 6, 2028. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The theatrical release was delayed from its original November 2027 target to October 2028. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Chris Columbus is set to direct the film. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Steven Spielberg is returning as an executive producer. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Hannah Marks wrote the script, based on a draft by Chris Columbus, Zach Lipovsky, and Adam Stein. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-04: Gremlins third film release delayed to October 2028 The third Gremlins film has been delayed from November 2027 to October 2028. Directed by Chris Columbus and produced by Steven Spielberg, it will release in Germany on October 5 and the US on October 6, 2028. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gremlins-third-film-release-delayed-to-october-2028 ### 2026-09-26: Warner Bros. delays Gremlins 3 release to October 2028 Warner Bros. has delayed the release of Gremlins 3 from November 2027 to October 2028. The film features Chris Columbus as director and Steven Spielberg as executive producer. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/warner-bros-delays-gremlins-3-release-to-october-2028 ### 2026-09-23: Warner Bros. delays Gremlins 3 release to October 2028 Warner Bros. has delayed the release of Gremlins 3 from November 2027 to October 6, 2028, alongside the release of a first teaser featuring Gizmo. 52 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/warner-bros-delays-gremlins-3-release-to-2028 --- Cite as: Warner Bros. Gremlins 3 release delay. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/warner-bros-gremlins-3-release-delay