Fans react as Jenna Ortega says she’s down for a ‘Gremlins’ revival—but they aren’t

Jenna Ortega revealed that from Gremlins to the Gremlins 2: The New Batch, she has good childhood memories of the films, prompting her to share that it'll be a childhood dream if she's given the chance to star in Gremlins 3! (via X/@DiscussingFilm)

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Netizens' hilarious comments to Jenna Ortega's Gremlins wish

Because Jenna Ortega revealed that she's down to make a Gremlins film, fans can't help but compare her to the Gremlins actress, Phoebe Cates, because they think they look alike! (via X/@Gupremes)

Other fans are also excited with the idea that the Wednesday star will also be a main protagonist in a possible Gremlins 3 film, saying that they will buy all the movie tickets just to see it!

"Jenna vs. Gremlins? Take my money!" - a fan said (via X/@TharshanOG)

Aside from the fans being excited with Jenna's possible Gremlins debut, some fans hilariously reminisced the time when they thought gremlins and Ewoks were just the same.

"Back then I used to think gremlins and ewoks from Star wars were the same." - a fan remembered (via X/@pjweb3)

Netizens are also delighted that Jenna wants to star in a Gremlins film, commenting that should the Gremlins movie franchise return, they should put the actress in ALL of its parts!

"F*** it put her in every movie!" - another fan added (via X/@BrowseHorror)

Other netizens also joked that if Jenna will play a gremlin in Gremlins, she should not make herself wet especially after midnight because she would multiply! (via X/@KhomPewter)

Some netizens also roasted Jenna Ortega, saying that they're pretty sure that she won't be called because Zendaya is first on the list of movie producers and directors.

"No, I'm sure they'll call Zendaya." - a netizen remarked (via X/@Leofunfacts)

And finally, netizens are hyped about a possible Gremlins 3 + Jenna Ortega partnership because it's not on their bingo cards!

"I CAN SOOO SEE THIS FOR HER AND IM SO FOR IT! BRING HER THAT CHECK ASAP OHHH JENNA THE SCREAM QUEEN YOU ARE." - another netizen replied (via X/@witchyousuck)

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A possible Jenna Ortega + Gremlins 3 film?

Now that rumors are circulating that Gremlins 3 is in the works after 8 years of development, fans can't help but wonder, who will be part of the cast? Aside from Jenna, there are still no clear new cast members for the film, aside from Phoebe Cates and Zach Galligan.

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Let's hope that the revival of the iconic 80s flick will be made swiftly so that younger generations will witness the wonders and the cuteness of gremlins—especially Gizmo!