Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
An office building in New York City is overrun by genetically altered, devilish green creatures in a brisk, absurdist horror-comedy.
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 intense is Gremlins 2: The New Batch?
Gremlins 2: The New Batch is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a party watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs broad and absurdist. Rated PG-13.
What Gremlins 2: The New Batch feels like
- Tone
- campydarkly comicabsurdistpulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, absurdist
- Best for
- PartyLate nightComfort watch
Where to stream Gremlins 2: The New Batch
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Gremlins 2: The New Batch for you?
Is Gremlins 2: The New Batch scary?
Only a little. Gremlins 2: The New Batch has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Gremlins 2: The New Batch gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Gremlins 2: The New Batch sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Gremlins 2: The New Batch OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Gremlins 2: The New Batch?
Gremlins 2: The New Batch runs 1h 46m.
Where can I stream Gremlins 2: The New Batch?
Gremlins 2: The New Batch is streaming on Max and YouTube (free).
Does Gremlins 2: The New Batch have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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