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In the world of entertainment, nostalgia is a powerful force, and it's clear that some classic franchises are making a comeback. Warner Bros. is leading the charge, developing new entries in the Gremlins, Goonies, Minecraft, and Beetlejuice franchises.
Let's start with Gremlins. A new script for a third film, penned by original writer Chris Columbus, is already completed. Warner Bros. is showing interest, awaiting Steven Spielberg’s approval. The project has gained renewed momentum due to the success of Beetlejuice 2. Casting discussions include the possibility of actress Jenna Ortega and a younger "slayer" character. The tone of the sequel, whether it leans more towards horror or comedy, is still undecided.
The Goonies are also making a comeback, with Warner Bros. confirming new development for a sequel as part of their slate. While details are scarce, executives are excited about bringing back this 1980s cult classic under Amblin’s production, with Chris Columbus attached to the project.
The Minecraft franchise is currently riding high on the success of the Minecraft Movie, which has grossed over half a billion dollars at the box office. This financial success supports ongoing franchise development, although no specific sequel title has been detailed at this time.
Beetlejuice, too, is back from the dead. Following the 2024 release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which was financially successful, Warner Bros. has quickly commissioned a sequel. This success has also contributed indirectly to the momentum behind the other 1980s franchise revivals like Gremlins.
Meanwhile, in the realm of television, Doctor Who is set to introduce a homicidal cartoon character (Alan Cumming) in this week's episode, Lux. Russell T. Davies, the showrunner, mentioned that The War Between the Land and Sea, starring Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, happens to involve UNIT due to its worldwide scale, but it's not a UNIT spinoff.
In other news, Collider has released a new image of Peter Dinklage's recently-mutated Toxic Avenger and a more brutal version of the Fisherman from the I Know What You Did Last Summer legacy sequel. Jason Momoa has filmed his scenes as Lobo in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, and AMC+ has released a new trailer for its Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea-inspired series, Nautilus.
Lastly, AMC's Talamasca series, previously known as The Talamasa, now has a new title: Talamasca: The Secret Order, and is expected to premiere sometime this fall.
In summary, there is clear and active momentum with all mentioned franchises either having a sequel/reboot in production (Gremlins 3, Goonies sequel, Beetlejuice sequel) or recent box office success supporting ongoing Minecraft franchise expansion.
- IO9 reports that the success of Beetlejuice 2 has gained the Gremlins sequel renewed momentum, with discussions about casting actress Jenna Ortega and a younger "slayer" character.
- Amblin is producing a Goonies sequel, following the confirmation of new development for the project, which promises to bring back this 1980s cult classic.
- The Minecraft franchise, riding high on the success of the Minecraft Movie, continues to develop new entries in the franchise, although no specific sequel title has been detailed at this time.
