Harry Potter Director’s ’80s Cult Classic Is Officially a Streaming Hit Again on HBO Max
Gremlins, Joe Dante’s 1984 comedy horror film, has returned to streaming prominence, reaching No. 3 on HBO Max’s worldwide Top 10 movie chart. Its renewed popularity comes as fans revisit the franchise ahead of a third film, showing the original’s lasting appeal decades after its release.
The film follows Billy, whose furry Mogwai Gizmo transforms into destructive creatures when three care rules are broken. Gremlins earned more than $212.9 million worldwide and holds an 86% critics’ score and 78% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes; the franchise also includes a sequel and animated prequel series. A third film, written and directed by Chris Columbus, is planned for cinemas on 6 October 2028, with no cast announced.
In short
- Gremlins has reached No. 3 on HBO Max’s worldwide film chart.
- The 1984 film earned more than $212.9 million worldwide.
- A third instalment is scheduled for 6 October 2028.
Explained simply
Gremlins is a 1984 comedy horror film directed by Joe Dante. It follows Billy, who is given a small, furry creature called Gizmo; breaking rules for its care leads to the arrival of mischievous, destructive creatures known as gremlins.
The film became a hit and helped build a franchise that includes a sequel and an animated prequel series. Its mix of comedy and horror has kept it familiar to audiences, and a third film is planned, written and directed by Chris Columbus.
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