Despite that, Lionsgate has seen the recognizable intellectual property’s potential and developed a reboot.

The Leprechaun franchise had a surprisingly long run, since 1993.

Its titular villain strongly deviates from the traditional mythological creature.

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However,Vargas has since departed the projectand no replacement has been found.

Will The Leprechaun Reboot Be Released In Theaters?

Leprechaun Returnspremiered on VOD on December 11, 2018.

A composite image of Warwick Davis leering at the camera as the Leprechaun in the Leprechaun film series

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Davis explained why he left theLeprechaunseries, and chalked it up to becoming a father and changing his outlook.

Davis' charisma was what truly made the movies sing, even asthey got more and more ridiculous.

The Leprechaun Reboot Movie Story Details

What Will Happen In The Leprechaun Reboot?

Warwick Davis As Leprechaun

A comedic horror film released in 1993, Leprechaun stars Warwick Davis and Jennifer Aniston in this first installment of the long-running franchise. A decade ago, a man stole a pot of gold from a leprechaun but invites tragedy when the leprechaun seeks vengeance and the return of his gold. Fast forward to the present day, a new family takes up residence in the old house for a summer vacation until a friend accidentally frees the creature, inviting disaster into their lives.

Warwick Davis as Leprechaun smiling at someone in Leprechaun

Leprechaun forces open a door in Leprechaun in Space

Jennifer Aniston holds paper bags and looks disgusted in Leprechaun

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The Leprechaun looks concerned in Back 2 Tha Hood

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