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Jenna Ortega Reportedly Offered Gremlins 3 Lead as 2027 Return Takes Shape

A fresh casting rumor names Ortega for the rebooted sequel, signaling momentum behind Warner Bros.’ plan to revive the franchise.

Overview

  • Insider Daniel Richtman, as reported by GeekTyrant and ComicBookMovie, says Jenna Ortega has been offered the new lead, with no casting yet confirmed by the studio.
  • Speculation suggests the character could be the daughter of original protagonists Billy and Kate, though this detail remains unverified.
  • Warner Bros. has officially set a November 19, 2027 theatrical release, with Steven Spielberg as executive producer, Chris Columbus directing, and Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein co-writing with Columbus.
  • Columbus and Warner Bros. describe the project as a way to welcome longtime fans and introduce Gremlins to a new generation on the big screen.
  • There is no word on returning legacy cast, and the studio has not announced a filming start, while the franchise’s 1984 original remains a cultural touchstone that grossed $151 million domestically.