Summary
Gremlins: The Wild Batch, the animatedGremlinsprequel, reveals its release window in an exciting new update. Developed by Tze Chun, with originalGremlinsdirector Joe Danteinvolved as a consulting producer, the prequel was titledGremlins: Secrets of the Mogwaifor season 1. The story focuses on how the 10-year-old Sam Wing first met Gizmo, with its first 10 episodes debuting in May 2023 on the Max streaming service.
Max Familyhas announced that thenewly-titledGremlins: The Wild Batchwill debut this coming fall.
A more specific release date was not mentioned in the short video, though the announcement itself was tied to the 40th anniversary of the originalGremlinson June 8.
Gremlins: The Wild Batch Continues Gizmo’s Wild Adventure
Gizmo Is Joined By Sam & Elle
The new season centers aroundthe characters of Gizmo, Sam, and Elle. The trio travels from their home in Shanghai to San Francisco. That promises to bring an even greater sense of mystery, magic, and mayhem as well. That’s particularly true since the latest adventure comes on the heels ofa new brood of evil Mogwai, with the heroic trio having to venture into the American West and face off against supernatural creatures and other new faces.
Thevoice cast for theGremlinsanimated prequelincludesRaya and the Last Dragon’s Izaac Wang as the voice of Sam,The Mandalorian’s Ming-Na Wen, meanwhile, voices Sam’s mother Fong, andJurassic Park’s BD Wong as Sam’s father Hon. James Hong voices as Grandpa, a free-spirited elder who knows the power and secrets of the Mogwai. The characters of Elle and Gizmo are voiced by Gabrielle Nevaeh and A.J. LoCascio, respectively. The upcoming installment will also feature a notable guest cast, which will be announced at a later date.
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After reading the results of Rotten Tomatoes best TV shows of 2023, it is clear that one 1980s horror film should have become a franchise much sooner.
Boastinga perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with an overall score of 8.15/10, based on 20 reviews, the first season of the animated prequel was met with a warm reception and was quietly one of the best 2023 shows. It adds up to a lot of anticipation for the newly-titledGremlins: The Wild Batch, which is now confirmed to be just months away.
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, the first season of the prequel show, is available to stream on Max.
Gremlins
Cast
Gremlins is an animated television series that serves as a prequel to the classic 1984 movie Gremlins. Starring Izaac Wang as Sam Wing, the show explores Gizmo’s origins before the events of the first movie.
