Classic 80s blockbuster film The Goonies to film a SEQUEL with many of original cast set to star
MOVIE classic The Goonies is getting a sequel — with many of its original stars expected to return.
Production could begin next summer, with the film in cinemas in 2026 or 2027.
A source said: “The Goonies reboot has been talked about for a long time but it’s finally been given the green light to go ahead.
“The plan is to start developing the ideas for the follow up next summer, with a possible release date of 2026 or 2027.
“The original is so culturally significant, Warner Bros’ know they have to get it totally right.
“It’s likely major stars will come back but the possibilities of where to take the sequel are endless.
READ MORE ON FILMS
“The team who are going to be starting work on the project are so excited.
“It is early days but the youth adventure market is on fire, so they want to capitalise on this.
“The Goonies is 39 years old now and the idea that they can bring the magic of the film to a whole new audience has the team very excited.”
The 1985 original was based on a story by Steven Spielberg and followed the treasure hunting adventures of a group of kids from Goon Docks in Astoria, Oregon.
Their motto was “Goonies never say die”.
It starred Sean Astin and Corey Feldman, both 53, as Mikey and Mouth, and Josh Brolin, 56, as Mikey’s older brother Brand.
Jeff Cohen, 50, who played Chunk, is now an entertainment lawyer, while Ke Huy Quan, who played Data, went on to win an Oscar for his role in Everything Everywhere All At Once.
Former American footballer John Matuszak played deformed Sloth, whose catchphrase was “Hey you guys”.
He died in 1989 aged 38.
