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Gremlins 2: The New Batch

Play trailer Poster for Gremlins 2: The New Batch PG-13,  1990,  1h 46m,  Fantasy/ Comedy/ Horror Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 71% 69 Reviews Tomatometer 59% 250,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
71% Tomatometer 69 Reviews 59% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
The magical collectibles store that Gizmo calls home has just been destroyed, and the tiny monster finds his way into a newly erected skyscraper. Billy Peltzer (Zach Galligan) and his bride-to-be, Kate (Phoebe Cates), who have previously dealt with Gremlins run amok, discover that Gizmo and an impish legion of reptilian pals are inhabiting the downtown building. The couple tries to stop the creatures from escaping into New York City, but this new batch of beasts might be uncontrollable.
Gremlins 2: The New Batch

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Critics Consensus

Gremlins 2 trades the spiky thrills of its predecessor for looney satire, yielding a succession of sporadically clever gags that add some flavor to a recycled plot.

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Dave Kehr Chicago Tribune Jun 23, 2020
3.5/4
'Gremlins 2'' is sloppy and inconsistent, just as it needs to be -- its bumptious, adolescent humor would wilt away if it were subjected to craftsmanship and mature reflection. Go to Full Review
John Hartl Seattle Times Jun 23, 2020
What lends it novelty and makes it such wicked fun is the change of locale from a Capra-esque small town to rude, hectic New York City. Go to Full Review
Nigel Andrews Financial Times Jun 23, 2020
Gremlins 2 The New Batch has so much comic energy that we overlook its lack of anything worth calling a plot. Go to Full Review
Matt Neal Movies Ate My Life Nov 2, 2026
4/5
Gremlins 2 is better than Gremlins. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Mar 31, 2026
2.5/4
The movie plays like one long in-joke. Go to Full Review
David Elliott Copley News Service Dec 13, 2025
A thin, silly story is just a connecting rod between burst of special effects. Go to Full Review
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Hermione R Apr 28, 2019 Nowhere near as good as the first one ; far too slapstick.
Luke P Apr 4, 2019 This is too silly, Too Wild and way Too DUMB. It takes what the orignal did perfectly and blew it way out of proportion. I was very excited for any crazy thing to come on screen, but I was very disappointed. See more
Kylo W Apr 1, 2019 One of the best sequels out there. It's funny, charming, and entertaining.
Rey S Mar 4, 2019 This movie is so awesome it's off the awesome meter! And one of the funniest, cleverest movies of all time, too!
Harry S Feb 26, 2019 Best film of all time
Ron S Feb 13, 2019 Gremlins 2 is a great sequel that takes the franchise in a completely different direction. Gremlins 1 is more of a horror comedy and this movie is straight up looney tunes comedy and i love it. See more
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Joe Dante

Director

Zach Galligan

Billy Peltzer

Phoebe Cates

Kate Beringer

John Glover

Daniel Clamp

Robert Prosky

Grandpa Fred

Robert Picardo

Forster

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Gremlins 2: The New Batch

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Movie Info

Synopsis The magical collectibles store that Gizmo calls home has just been destroyed, and the tiny monster finds his way into a newly erected skyscraper. Billy Peltzer (Zach Galligan) and his bride-to-be, Kate (Phoebe Cates), who have previously dealt with Gremlins run amok, discover that Gizmo and an impish legion of reptilian pals are inhabiting the downtown building. The couple tries to stop the creatures from escaping into New York City, but this new batch of beasts might be uncontrollable.
Director
Joe Dante
Producer
Michael Finnell
Screenwriter
Charles S. Haas
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Warner Bros., Warner Brothers/Seven Arts, Amblin Entertainment
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Fantasy, Comedy, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 15, 1990, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 2, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$40.5M
Runtime
1h 46m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
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