'Gremlins 3' Gets 2027 Release; Michael Jackson Biopic Drops Trailer; 'KPop Demon Hunters 2' Aims for 2029

View the latest from Variety ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View on web New reader? Subscribe Daily Variety November 06, 2025 After Universal revived "The Mummy" this week, another classic franchise is being brought to a new generation: "Gremlins." Warner Bros. revealed on its earnings call this morning that "Gremlins 3" will release in theaters in Nov. 2027.  In other far-off releases, the "KPop Demon Hunters" sequel is aiming to launch in 2029, as Netflix and Sony Animation finalized their deal. The news comes right before tomorrow's Grammy nominations, where the movie's hit song "Golden" is expected to land a nod or two. Finally, this morning Lionsgate released the first trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic, starring the King of Pop's nephew Jaafar. It recreates some of Michael's most popular moments in his career, like the "Thriller" music video, his iconic moon walk and more. -- Jordan Moreau   'Gremlins 3' Movie Sets November 2027 Release Date Steven Spielberg is returning to executive produce “Gremlins 3” while “Harry Potter” filmmaker Chris Columbus is set to direct and produce. “We’re leading the 2025 box office domestically. We’re leading it internationally, and we’re leading it globally,” Zaslav said on the investor call. “Not only are we in first place, but we’re the only film studio to have crossed $4 billion in 2025 box office revenue thus far, and we’ve done it with a significant amount of original stories that leadership was on full display in the third quarter.” Read More 'Michael' Trailer: Michael Jackson Becomes the King of Pop in First Footage From Biopic Alongside Jaafar Jackson, “Michael” also stars Miles Teller as Michael's attorney and adviser John Branca, Colman Domingo as his father Joe Jackson, Nia Long as his mother Katherine Jackson, Jessica Sula as his sister LaToya Jackson, Larenz Tate as Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, Laura Harrier as pioneering music executive Suzanne de Passe and Kat Graham as Diana Ross. Read More Daily Variety Podcast On today's episode, actor Sean Astin discusses the recent Jimmy Kimmel drama, the Tilly Norwood flap, Bryan Cranston vs. Sora 2, the rise of microdramas and more in Astin's first extended interview since he was elected president of SAG-AFTRA in September. Subscribe More News SPONSORED 'KPop Demon Hunters,' 'Sinners' and 'Hamnet' Artisans on Collaborating With Directors and Having Authenticity on Set Read More 'KPop Demon Hunters 2' Aims for 2029 Release on Netflix Read More Warner Bros. Discovery Swings to Q3 Loss, With 'Superman' Box Office Offset by Ad Declines Read More Journey Announces Plan to Finally Go Separate Ways, With Farewell Tour Set to Begin in 2026 Read More 'Therapuss' Podcaster Jake Shane to Star In Hulu Comedy Project Based on His Own Life (EXCLUSIVE) Read More ESPN Inks Major Gambling Pact With DraftKings After Ending Deal With Penn Entertainment Read More 'Superman' Goes Serious: James Gunn's DC Reboot Submits for Drama Categories at the Golden Globes (EXCLUSIVE) Read More Wordle Launches 'Create Your Wordle Puzzle' Feature From New York Times Games -- Minus Certain Words (EXCLUSIVE) Read More AMC Theatres Posts $298.2 Million Quarterly Loss Despite Summer Hits Like 'Superman,' 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Read More 'Stranger Things: Tales From '85' Drops First Look at Animated Spinoff Set Between Seasons 2 and 3 With New Voice Cast Read More 'Percy Jackson' Season 2 Trailer: Percy and Annabeth Quest to the Sea of Monsters to Save Grover and Camp Half-Blood Read More Events Calendar Monday Nov. 3 Saban Community Clinic Gala  Beverly Hill Sabancommunityclinic.org  Tuesday Nov. 4 Wednesday Nov. 5 Coronado Film Festival  San Diego Coronadofilmfest.com   Hamilton Behind the Camera Awards  Los Angeles ���������������������Hamiltonwatch.com  Thursday Nov. 6 Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival to Nov. 23  Taipei, Taiwan Goldenhorse.org  Friday Nov. 7 PaleyFest NY to Nov. 16  New York Paleycenter.org  Saturday Nov. 8 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony  Los Angeles Rockhall.com  Sunday Nov. 9 Variety Podcasts Keep it in the family with our suite of Variety produced podcasts covering everything from awards to business as well as our long-form investigative series, Variety Confidential. Subscribe Your weekly edition of Variety is now available. You are receiving this as part of your Variety subscription. Read More This email was sent to mufhandu.o.itsol@blogger.com by Variety. Please add email@email.variety.com to your address book to ensure delivery to your inbox. Visit the Preferences Center to update your profile and customize what email alerts and newsletters you receive. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2025 Variety Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 11355 W Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA, 90064 View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Your California Privacy Rights | Ad Choices | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Update Profile