HBO Max Users Have Less Than a Week To Watch One of the Best Horror Sequels Of The 1990s

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It’s tough for horror movies to have successful sequels. Often, they fail to deliver the same thrills as the first film and feel like they’re just trying to make money off a well-known title. However, some sequels do succeed. In the 1990s, when horror films were becoming popular again with movies like Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer, one sequel stood out as a particularly strong follow-up – but it’s soon leaving HBO Max.

If you’re an HBO Max subscriber, you have until November 30th to watch Gremlins 2: The New Batch. This hilarious sequel to Gremlins follows Billy Peltzer and his fiancée as they try to contain Gizmo and his mischievous offspring in New York City. Its removal from the platform comes as fans eagerly await news about the upcoming Gremlins 3.

Gremlins 2: The New Batch Is a Chaotic Follow-up That Broke the Mold

Gremlins 2: The New Batch isn’t just a continuation of the original film; it actively breaks down and satirizes the first movie and the very idea of sequels. It’s incredibly self-aware, constantly poking fun at itself – from gremlins referencing the original’s rules (like the midnight feeding one) to directly addressing the audience. The movie goes even further, sharply parodying Hollywood and the sequel-making process, frequently breaking the fourth wall to mock both critics and viewers. One particularly famous scene even features Hulk Hogan stopping the film to scold the gremlins and demand it start over.

You know, when this movie first came out, it totally flopped at the box office – only made around $42 million after costing somewhere between $30 and $50 million to make. It’s a shame because it really did something new with sequels. It was way ahead of its time, honestly, with all the self-aware stuff it was doing. That style, where the movie knows it is a movie, didn’t really take off until later with films like Scream and Wes Craven’s New Nightmare. But thankfully, over the years, it’s found its audience. Now people recognize it as a really clever and fun sequel, and it’s got a solid 72% score on Rotten Tomatoes, which it absolutely deserves!

Where to Stream Gremlins 2: The New Batch After It Leaves HBO Max?

If you’re a fan of Gremlins 2: The New Batch, you should watch it on HBO Max soon! It’s leaving the platform on November 30th and won’t be available on any other streaming services for now. While you won’t be able to stream it, you can still rent or buy the movie online. The first Gremlins movie will stay on HBO Max and will also be added to Hulu on December 1st.

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2025-11-25 21:42