Fans of the Gremlins franchise may have to wait a little longer: original writer Chris Columbus confirms that while there are “a bunch of scripts” for Gremlins 3, none have been officially approved. Despite mounting speculation and excitement, Columbus emphasized that the project remains open-ended, calling it a “never-ending writing assignment.” He revealed that he and producer Steven Spielberg are still searching for the right narrative to justify a new chapter. The franchise’s return has been widely discussed, but creative alignment seems to be the sticking point, not momentum. For now, the world of Mogwai may just remain a playground of possibility — until someone cracks the script that finally brings the creatures back.