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Biography Flash: Steven Spielberg Announces Gremlins 3 and Celebrates Jaws 50th Anniversary at Academy Museum


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Steven Spielberg has been front and center in entertainment news this week with several big developments that are sure to add major chapters to his biography. The most talked-about headline is the official announcement of Gremlins 3. According to The Los Angeles Times and multiple industry outlets, Spielberg will executive produce the long-awaited sequel, teaming up again with Chris Columbus, the original screenwriter, who takes the director’s chair this time. Warner Bros. has staked out a November 19, 2027 release date, marking the mischievous Mogwai’s return to the big screen after more than 30 years. Social media is buzzing over the return of practical effects and a creative team that promises to blend nostalgia with new storytelling magic. The film’s script will be penned by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, with Columbus also listed as producer. Industry analysts suggest this move bolsters Spielberg’s reputation as the ultimate shepherd of classic Hollywood franchises while introducing Gremlins to a new generation.

Public appearances have also kept Spielberg in the spotlight. Earlier this week, he appeared at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles to celebrate the 50th anniversary exhibition dedicated entirely to Jaws. This is the museum’s first major retrospective focused on a single film, marking the lasting legacy of what many consider the original summer blockbuster. Spielberg, reflecting on the now-legendary yet disastrous-shoot, shared colorful behind-the-scenes stories with press and fans. He praised the museum’s archival effort, calling the exhibition “awesome” and expressing pride at seeing artifacts like the famed ocean buoy and full-scale mechanical shark, lovingly nicknamed Bruce, on display. The exhibit is open now through July and is drawing significant local and tourist traffic.

On the community front, Spielberg’s classic films are also being celebrated at repertory events, such as the New Ulm Film Society’s Spielberg film series. The group’s November screening featured Close Encounters of the Third Kind, with positive reports of an enthusiastic turnout, keeping his earlier science fiction works fresh in public memory.

Turning to digital impact, Spielberg’s film Ready Player One is experiencing a major renaissance on streaming, with Collider noting it cracked Netflix’s Top 10 in the U.S. this week, seven years after its theatrical debut. Critics are spotlighting the film’s renewed popularity and critical appreciation, leading to speculation on social media about whether Spielberg will revisit similar contemporary projects in the future–though nothing official has been announced.

There have been no reports of new business ventures or social media posts directly from Spielberg in the past 24 hours, and current rumors about a new Jurassic World project remain unconfirmed beyond reports that he has consulted on creative decisions for future installments.

That’s the latest on Steven Spielberg—a week of Hollywood headlines, red carpet nostalgia, grassroots fan devotion, and a reminder that in both past and future, Spielberg continues to shape pop culture. Thanks for listening to Biography Flash. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update on Steven Spielberg and search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies.

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