Gremlins 3 (2024), marks the return of the mischievous and chaotic creatures after decades. The story picks up with an older Billy Peltzer (Zach Galligan reprising his role) who has settled into a quiet life in a small town. However, his peaceful world is upended when he receives a mysterious package containing none other than his old friend, Gizmo. The adorable Mogwai is back, but with him comes the danger that any misstep—feeding after midnight or getting wet—could unleash a new wave of Gremlins.
This time around, the stakes are higher as the gremlins evolve in unexpected ways. After a careless accident involving water, the first batch of gremlins quickly multiplies and spreads throughout the town. But these aren’t the same gremlins Billy once fought; they’ve adapted, becoming smarter and more dangerous. With advanced technology at their disposal, the gremlins wreak havoc in hilarious yet terrifying ways, using smartphones, drones, and other gadgets to cause chaos.
The heart of the story revolves around Billy, his now-adult kids, and a new generation of gremlins that are even harder to stop. Gizmo, still the key to either saving or dooming the town, becomes a target for the more sinister gremlins who have developed a more aggressive agenda. The film’s second act is filled with intense action sequences, as Billy and his family must outsmart the gremlins before they overrun the entire town. The nostalgic blend of horror and humor that fans love is in full force here, with plenty of Easter eggs and nods to the original films.
The climax builds to an epic showdown between Billy’s family and a new Gremlin leader, a more intelligent and menacing figure than before. As the town crumbles under the chaos, the battle to contain the gremlins reaches a fever pitch, setting the stage for an explosive finale that leaves room for future sequels.
