Gremlins (franchise)

Gremlins
Official franchise logo
Created byChris Columbus
Original workGremlins (1984)
OwnersWarner Bros. Entertainment
Amblin Entertainment
Years1984–present
Films and television
Film(s)
Animated seriesGremlins (2023–present)
Games
Video game(s)Gremlins (1984)
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
Lego Dimensions (2015)
Multiversus (2024)
Miscellaneous
Theme park attraction(s)Warner Bros. Classics & Great Gremlins Adventure

Gremlins is an American comedy horror media franchise produced and owned by Warner Bros. and Amblin Entertainment. The franchise centers on a species of creatures known as mogwai (Cantonese: 魔怪, 'devil'), which evolve into the titular characters if the three rules regarding their care are violated; in particular, the franchise focuses on the conflict between the friendly Gizmo and the malicious Stripe (also known as Mohawk). The franchise began with the 1984 film of the same name, written by Chris Columbus and directed by Joe Dante; and continued with a sequel, Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990), also directed by Dante. The franchise also includes video games, an animated television series and related merchandise.