An enchanting journey back in time is soon to grace your screens with the upcoming animated series, Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai. This delightful animated fantasy comedy serves as a prequel to the beloved 1984 film, Gremlins, and its 1990 sequel, The New Batch. Set against the backdrop of the vibrant 1920s Shanghai, East China, this show transports viewers to a bygone era of adventure and mischief.
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How to watch Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai in Australia
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai travels into the enchanting world of Chinese folklore and the beloved “Gremlins” movies. Set in the colourful 1920s Shanghai, this exciting adventure introduces us to young Sam Wing (the very same future shop owner Mr. Wing in the 1984 classic), who comes across a young Mogwai called Gizmo. Alongside Elle, a teenage street thief, they face evil Gremlins controlled by a villainous industrialist and embark on a dangerous journey to protect their city.
The new series boasts a stellar voice cast, including James Hong, Matthew Rhys, Ming-Na Wen, Randall Park, B. D. Wong, and George Takei. Developed by Tze Chun with Warner Bros. Animation and Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television co-producing for HBO Max, Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai promises to entertain audiences of all ages. Joe Dante, director of the original two films, also serves as a consultant for the series.
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai release date
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai is set for an exciting premiere on 25 May 2023 on BINGE. Two episodes will be available on the premiere date and you can look forward to new episodes streaming weekly, ensuring that the excitement lasts throughout the season with a total of 10 episodes in store. The colorful monsters will also soon be making their way to Foxtel, giving you even more options to indulge in this delightful animated series.
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai | BINGE | Foxtel Now |
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Episode 1 | Thur, 25 May 2023 | TBA |
Episode 2 | Thur, 25 May 2023 | TBA |
Episode 3 | Thur, 1 June 2023 | TBA |
Episode 4 | Thur, 8 June 2023 | TBA |
Episode 5 | Thur, 15 June 2023 | TBA |
Episode 6 | Thur, 22 June 2023 | TBA |
Episode 7 | Thur, 29 June 2023 | TBA |
Episode 8 | Thur, 6 July 2023 | TBA |
Episode 9 | Thur, 13 July 2023 | TBA |
Episode 10 | Thur, 20 July 2023 | TBA |
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai trailer
You can watch the trailer for the new animated fantasy comedy, Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, right here.
Best Internet Streaming Plan
What other streaming services are Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai on?
In Australia, Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai will be available to watch on BINGE. Foxtel and Foxtel Now will also launch the series (release date TBA). As of this writing, they’ve been the only streaming TV platforms to confirm the show’s premiere on their services.
Streaming Services | Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai TV series |
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BINGE | Yes |
Foxtel | Yes |
Foxtel Now | Yes |
How to watch Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai on Foxtel Now
In Australia, the new animated series will likely launch on Foxtel‘s FOX8 channel. With Foxtel’s latest offers and deals, new customers can even save for up to 12 months on plan fees.
You can also watch the new show when you sign up for Foxtel’s streaming service, Foxtel Now. Even easier for new customers, Foxtel still offers a free 10-day trial to access everything on its platform. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack, called the Essentials pack, is only $25 per month.
Premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan.
How to watch Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai on BINGE
Another option to stream the new Gremlins series is BINGE. Fortunately, they still offer a 14-day free trial, so new customers can explore heaps of shows and movies before signing up.
You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch the best BINGE shows on demand. A Basic with Ads plan costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in HD on one device. An ad-free Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy standard or high definition on two devices.
The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in SD or HD. All BINGE plans come with no lock-in contract so you can cancel anytime.
How to watch Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai with Telstra
Foxtel and Foxtel Now can be added through Telstra, hence, Telstra customers can access these streaming platforms by simply adding their preferred service to their accounts. You can even save on plan fees for 12 months with Foxtel, while Foxtel Now from Telstra comes with free months of subscriptions.
Foxtel from Telstra (including Foxtel Now from Telstra) offers the same programming as a standard Foxtel service but is often available at a reduced monthly cost. With the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer, you can also watch the show on the move using the Foxtel Go app.
On the other hand, the BINGE from Telstra offer lets you enjoy BINGE Standard from only $5 per month for 12 months when you sign up via Telstra or get 2 months free!
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai cast
Written by Tze Chun and executive produced by Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey, Sam Register, Brendan Hay, and Steven Spielberg, the characters of the new animation is brought to life by the following voice actors:
Other shows on Foxtel Now and BINGE
The Foxtel Now and BINGE libraries offer a wide range of classic films, the latest blockbusters, and the best shows on TV, which you can explore by checking out what’s on BINGE.
When it comes to streaming awesome content, you can find similar titles when exploring what’s on Foxtel as well, since both streaming services mostly have the same TV show and movie catalogue.
Moreover, new titles are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include trending hits like House of the Dragon, Happy Valley, and The Walking Dead, just to mention a few. We have made a few more suggestions if you’re wondering what to watch now. Check them out below.
Streaming devices for Foxtel Now and BINGE
Here is a list of compatible devices for streaming on Foxtel (via Foxtel GO), Foxtel Now, and BINGE.
Devices supported on Foxtel Now
- Foxtel Now Box: Yes
- Sony Android TV: Yes – OS Android 8 – Android 12
- iOS Mobiles/Tablets: Yes – Via Foxtel Go app (iOS 9.35 or above)
- Android Mobiles/Tablets: Yes – Via
native app (Lollipop 5.0 or above) - PC/Mac: Yes – Windows devices running Windows 7 and above. Mac devices running OS X Yosemite 10.10 and above
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting
- Google Nest: Yes – on Foxtel Go via a compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay
- Gaming consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro (Foxtel Play on PlayStation 3)
- Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2017 models and above, running on Tizen 3.0 or above. (Foxtel Play on 2015 and 2016 models)
- LG Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2017-2022 models, running webOS 3.5 or above
- Hisense Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2019 – 2020 models
- Shield TV: Yes – on Shield TV and Shield TV Pro
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 9.35 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
- Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
- Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
Devices supported on BINGE
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge); supported on
MacOS : 10.12+ & Windows: 10+ - iOS Mobile Devices: Yes – iOS15+ including Apple iPhones/iPads
- Android Mobile Devices: Yes – Android Phone/Tablets OS 8+
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, Chromecast 3rd Generation + & Chromecast w/ Google TV
- Google TV Streamer: Yes
- Apple TV: Yes – 4th Gen or higher; tvOS 15+
- Hubbl small device: Yes
- Hubbl Glass: Yes
- Amazon Fire TV Stick: Yes
- Android TV: Yes – OS version 8.0+ and above on selected devices
- Samsung TV: Yes – 2017 models or later
- LG TV: Yes – selected 2018 models or later
- Hisense TV: Yes – selected 2020-2024 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox (Series X, Series S, One S and One X)
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