According to Zach Galligan, the star of the original Gremlins films, a third movie in the franchise is still in development. Speaking at a convention, he provided several key updates:

• It will be a sequel, not a reboot: Galligan was firm that the project is being developed as Gremlins 3. He compared its potential approach to that of The Force Awakens or Jurassic World, where the story would be set decades later and connect directly to the original films, likely featuring both legacy and new characters.
• Key original creators are involved: Chris Columbus (writer of the first film) is reportedly "aggressively working" on the sequel, and Steven Spielberg's involvement is a major factor.
• The biggest hurdle is creative agreement: The main reason the film hasn't been made yet is that the studio (Warner Bros.) and Steven Spielberg need to align on a direction and script they both approve of.
• Emphasis on practical effects: Galligan believes the film would honor the originals by relying heavily on puppetry rather than CGI, as the practical effects are the "soul" of the franchise and what fans want to see.
• The franchise is still active: The article notes that the existence of the animated prequel series, Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, proves that Warner Bros. is still invested in the property.

In short, while Gremlins 3 is not officially greenlit, the key creative minds are actively trying to make it happen with a clear vision to honor the legacy of the original films.

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