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How to Watch ‘Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai’ Series Premiere on Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku & Mobile

In 1920s Shanghai, 10-year-old Sam Wing meets a young Mogwai named Gizmo setting off a journey that will span decades and continents. The iconic story of the Mogwai and Gremlins begins in this new animated series “Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai” this Tuesday, May 23 exclusively on Max. Along with a teenage street thief named Elle, Sam and Gizmo journey through the Chinese countryside, encountering monsters and spirits from Chinese folklore. On their quest to bring Gizmo home, they are pursued by a power-hungry industrialist and his growing army of evil Gremlins. You can watch Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai: Season 1 with a subscription to Max..

How to Watch ‘Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai’ Series Premiere

About ‘Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai’ Series Premiere

“Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai” transports viewers back to 1920s Shanghai where the Wing family first meets Gizmo. Sam Wing (the same Mr. Wing who owns the shop in the 1984 “Gremlins” film) accepts the dangerous task to take Gizmo home and embarks on a journey through the Chinese countryside. Sam and Gizmo are joined by a teenage street thief named Elle, and together, they encounter - and sometimes battle - colorful monsters and spirits from Chinese folklore. Along their quest, they are pursued by a power-hungry industrialist and his growing army of evil Gremlins.

‘Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai’ Series Premiere Schedule

Max will be airing ‘Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai’ Series Premiere on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 and will continue with a weekly episode release until Thursday, June 22, 2023.

  • Episode 1: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
  • Episode 2: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
  • Episode 3: Thursday, June 1, 2023
  • Episode 4: Thursday, June 1, 2023
  • Episode 5: Thursday, June 8, 2023
  • Episode 6: Thursday, June 8, 2023
  • Episode 7: Thursday, June 15, 2023
  • Episode 8: Thursday, June 15, 2023
  • Episode 9: Thursday, June 22, 2023
  • Episode 10: Thursday, June 22, 2023

Can you watch ‘Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai’ Series Premiere offline?

Like most of the Max catalog, you can download Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai: Season 1 and watch offline with your linked devices.

What devices can you use to stream ‘Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai’ Series Premiere?

You can watch Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai: Season 1 on Max using Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.

How to Get a Free Trial of Max

Max does not currently offer a free trial of its own. However, you can access a free trial of Max through either Prime Video Channels or Hulu. Here’s how:

1. Get a Free Trial of Max Through Prime Video Channels

If you are an Amazon Prime subscriber that has never tried Max, you can still get a 7-Day Free Trial to the service.

2. Get a Free Trial of Max Through Hulu

If you are a new or current Hulu subscriber that has never tried Max through Hulu, you’re in luck. Hulu is offering a 7-Day Free Trial to Max through their streaming service.

New Hulu Subscribers

  • Click here to activate the offer.
  • Click “Sign-Up Now.”
  • Create Your Account.
  • Click “Manage Add-Ons.”
  • Add Your 7-Day Free Trial of Max.
  • Once you’re subscribed, use your Hulu credentials to log in to the Max App on your streaming device.

Existing Hulu Subscribers

If you are an existing Hulu subscriber:

  • Click your Profile.
  • Click “Account.”
  • Click “Manage Add-Ons.”
  • Add Max Free Trial.

‘Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai’ Series Premiere Trailer

  • Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai: Season 1

    May 23, 2023

    Set in 1920s Shanghai, ten-year-old Sam and 12-year-old Elle return the Mogwai Gizmo back home to the lush and perilous Valley of Jade.

  • Max

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    Max has three tiers, an ad-supported plan for $9.99 an ad-free plan for $15.99, and the ultimate tier that includes 4K for $19.99.

    All Max subscribers will get the full libraries of shows like “Friends”, “The Big Bang Theory”, “South Park”, “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”, “The West Wing”, and more.

    You can choose to add Max as a subscription through Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, or other Live TV providers.


Jeff Kotuby is a contributing writer to The Streamable who specializes in sports, music, and all things Japanese media. He cut the cord in 2017 and has spent the last six years of his career writing for technology, entertainment, and healthcare websites. He's a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles and Anaheim Ducks fan, but also enjoys watching animated shows from the '90s.

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