Gremlins 2: The New Batch

Name: Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Fantasy
Released: 1990-06-15
Cast: Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, John Glover, Robert Prosky, Robert Picardo

1990 | 106 min | Comedy, Horror, Fantasy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved Gremlins, start here.
The mood: Scary.
The pace: Breezy, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Young sweethearts Billy and Kate move to the Big Apple, land jobs in a high-tech office park and soon reunite with the friendly and lovable Gizmo. But a series of accidents creates a whole new generation of Gremlins. The situation worsens when the devilish green creatures invade a top-secret laboratory and develop genetically altered powers, making them even harder to destroy!

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
72% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$41 million worldwide on a $50 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 269K people sought it out in the past year