Warner Bros. Revives Gremlins and Goonies Franchises

Warner Bros. is set to revive the iconic 1980s franchises The Goonies and Gremlins with new film projects in development. Christopher Columbus, who penned the original scripts for both films, is involved in writing a new Gremlins movie, which will continue the story from the original films without using CGI, opting for traditional puppets and animatronics instead. The Goonies project is still in the treatment phase, and while details are scarce, it could either be a sequel featuring the adult versions of the original characters or a reboot to introduce the story to a new generation. Despite long-standing interest from the original cast and fans, past attempts at creating a Goonies sequel have struggled due to the challenge of meeting the high expectations set by the original film. These developments coincide with Warner Bros.' strategy to lean on proven franchises alongside new auteur-led projects. Both projects are part of a broader effort by the studio to capitalize on nostalgia and revitalize beloved classics for contemporary audiences.