Warner is actively working on the return of these two cult films from the 80s

It’s time for nostalgia on the studio side. And for good reason: Warner has just announced that it is actively working on two cult films that marked the 1980s.

Cinema and television ride on fans’ nostalgia

On television, the channels know well that bringing back iconic shows from the past is always a guaranteed success among viewers. The proof with the return of bigdil presented by Vincent Lagaf’ on RMC Découverte which is a hit with each new issue with impressive audiences.

Let us also add the return of Malcolm and his crazy family who will return for four special episodes on Disney+. In short, nostalgia seems to be the winning recipe but not only on TV. On the cinema side it also seems that we want to do the same.

Two cult films from the 80s soon to return to cinemas

Indeed, as reported by the American site DeadlineWarner announced that it is currently working on the development of two projects on franchises that made an impact on the public in the 1980s.

Thus, the studio is actively considering bring back to the big screen The Gremlins. For this new film, Chris Columbus, who had already written the screenplay for the first opus, is on board for the script. However, we have no indication yet as to whether the director of the two original films released in 1984 and 1990, Joe Dante, will return. Note also that the studio has not not specified if this new film The Gremlins will be a sequel or a remake.

The other cult film from the 1980s which is about to return to cinemas is none other than The Goonies. Directed by Richard Donner and released in 1985, we find Sean Astin or Josh Brolin. The film produced by Steven Spielberg celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. This is not the first time that the idea of ​​a new opus has been in the pipeline. Here too, we have no other information on this project which is currently in production. Impossible to know if the studio wants to do a remake or start a saga.

With the announcement of these two films from the 1980s which will resurface, this shows the desire of Warner Bros. Discovery to exploit its many franchises. The studio was certainly motivated to get back into the spotlight The Gremlins after the prequel animated series to the films titled Gremlins : Secrets of the Mogwai broadcast on Max.

And you, what do you think of these two film projects? Are you excited to see again the Gremlins et The Goonies and fashion 2025? Share your opinion in the comments.