It’s been four years since we first got wind of a “Gremlins” animated prequel series. At the time, it was for a yet-to-be-announced WarnerMedia streaming service that was later revealed as HBO Max. We’ve seen glimpses of the series since then, but with no official release date. Now, as HBO Max evolves into its new enhanced streaming service, Max, the series is finally set to debut. And to announce it, WarnerBrosDiscovery has released the official trailer for the show.
“Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai” will premiere on Tuesday, May 23, on Max. The animated series takes viewers back to 1920s Shanghai, where the Wing family first meets the young Mogwai called Gizmo. Sam Wing (future shop owner Mr. Wing in the 1984 “Gremlins” film) accepts the dangerous task to take Gizmo home and embarks on a journey through the Chinese countryside. Sam and Gizmo are joined by a teenage street thief named Elle, and together, they encounter—and sometimes battle—colorful monsters and spirits from Chinese folklore. Along their quest, they are pursued by a power-hungry industrialist and his growing army of evil Gremlins.
The series features an all-star voice cast that includes Ming-Na Wen, James Hong, BD Wong, Matthew Rhys, Izaac Wang, and Gabrielle Neveah Green. The series will also feature notable guest stars, including Zach Galligan, who starred as the hero “Billy Peltzer” in Amblin’s original “Gremlins” films. Additional guest voices include Sandra Oh, Randall Park, George Takei, and Bowen Yang.
