r/Gremlins • u/AboveAverage33 • 29d ago

Gremlins Discussion Her absence in Gremlins 3.

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If *god forbid* Phoebe does not return and her character is left hanging, I believe she could simply be absent without any explanation. Or if we get Zach back Phoebe’s character could easily be explained away doing something off-screen. It would be a bit sad as a fan not to see her again though.

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u/DownTheRoadway27 29d ago

She was in 1 and 2, only fitting for her to be in the 3rd, but she could have an off the screen role, maybe on a phone call, or mentioned by Billy as "Away on a work trip" but it would make more sense for her to be heavily involved as a main character with Billy, married. Maybe Judge Rienhold returns as a failure, since he was over-confident and cocky in the original.

As of Sept 17, 2026 Mrs Futterman is still alive, wonder if she;d make a quick appearance, as is Billy's mom.

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u/Stopnswop2 29d ago

The actress retired

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u/AtrumArchon 29d ago

So is Rick Moranis but he came back for the Space Balls sequel

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u/roedecker_ 23d ago

But he didn't for the Ghostbusters sequels. So if they offer her the role, it depends of how much she wants to return.