The original Gremlins movie was released, directed by Joe Dante and produced by Steven Spielberg. It became a cult classic and a defining film of the 1980s.
The sequel to Gremlins was released, offering a more comedic and satirical take on the original film's horror-comedy blend.
A novelization of the original Gremlins film was released, expanding on the story and characters.
Randall Peltzer acquires a Mogwai from a shop in Chinatown and brings it home as a Christmas gift for his son.
Randall's son Billy learns the three essential rules for caring for the Mogwai: no bright light, don't get it wet, and never feed it after midnight.
After accidentally getting wet, Gizmo the Mogwai spawns several new Mogwai who then transform into destructive Gremlins.
The Gremlins wreak havoc across the small town of Kingston Falls, causing destruction and endangering lives during the holiday season.
Billy and his friends manage to eliminate the Gremlins and restore peace to Kingston Falls, with Gizmo surviving the ordeal.
In 'Gremlins 2: The New Batch', new mini-Mogwai hatch and turn into Gremlins inside a high-tech skyscraper, causing new mayhem.
The Gremlins mutate into various forms with new abilities due to exposure to laboratory chemicals and experiments in the Clamp Center.
The Gremlins destroy much of the Clamp Center facility before being stopped by Billy and the staff, ending the second wave of destruction in Kingston Falls.
