Goonies 2 In Development With Original Writer Returning
After many years of rumors and false starts, TheGoonies' long-awaited sequel may finally be on a positive development track. Richard Donner's 1985 classic saw a group of kids uncover the treasure map of a long-lost pirate captain, setting them on a quest to find it while avoiding the grip of a ruthless crime family. TheGoonies castfeatured Sean Austin, Corey Feldman, Josh Brolin, Ke Huy Quan, Jeff Cohen, Martha Plimpton, and Kerri Green as the titular group of young adventurers.
As Deadline reported on the shifting strategies of Warner Bros. for the 2025 calendar, the outlet reported that the studio seeks to fall back once more on several proven franchises alongside its filmmaker-driven projects. One such project was a new Goonies sequel, with Chris Columbus set to return and pen a treatment, having written the screenplay for the 1985 movie. Columbus has previously been reported to have been part of discussions with Donner, executive producer and fellow writer Steven Spielberg, and Lauren Schuller Donner to develop a sequel, as revealed during a reunion event in 2020.
What Columbus's Involvement Means For The Goonies' Sequel
Columbus's Involvement Doesn't Ensure The Entire Cast Will Reunite
While Columbus joining the production of a potential Goonies sequel is a promising sign, it is presumed that the movie is still early in development. As such, it is unclear just what direction he will take with the franchise. With almost 40 years having passed since the original movie was released, any new feature that takes the trip back to the coast of Astoria, Oregon would likely focus on a new group of kids, potentially the children of the original gang members to solidify its status as a legacy sequel.
However, it is also difficult to determine which cast members would be willing to return. Quan is having a continued renaissance of his career following his award-winning role in 2022's Everything, Everywhere, All At Once, while Brolin, Astin, and Plimpton have had continued success. On the other hand, Cohen retired from acting and became an entertainment lawyer. Furthermore, Feldman has previously stated that their return would be dependent on Donner's involvement, making their reprisal difficult to predict following the director's passing in 2021.
Our Thoughts On Columbus's Potential Goonies Sequel
The Movie's Lasting Legacy Shows Audiences Still Wish To See More
Forty years have passed since the hunt for One-Eyed Willie's treasure, but TheGoonies has continued to influence Hollywood to this day. Alongside being an inspiration for StrangerThings, which also starred Astin, the series was most recently cited as an influence for the StarWars Disney+ series SkeletonCrew.
No doubt, there would be an appetite for a sequel to TheGoonies, should development continue on Columbus's treatment beyond the writing phase. However, with the cast's past statements, it then leaves what director could bring the gang back together while also being guaranteed to please audiences. Past attempts show that it is no easy feat, but Columbus's involvement could ensure that this sequel attempt never says die.
Source: Deadline
The Goonies
- Release Date
- June 7, 1985
- Runtime
- 114 minutes
- Director
- Richard Donner
- Writers
- Chris Columbus, Steven Spielberg
- Sequel(s)
- The Goonies 2
Cast
Jeff Cohen
When a small Oregon community is threatened by the foreclosure of their homes, a group of young misfits who called themselves the Goonies set out to find an ancient treasure in order to save the town. From a story by Steven Spielberg and a screenplay by Chris Columbus, Richard Donner's The Goonies is one of the most iconic adventure movies of the 1980s, with a cast comprising the talents of Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Corey Feldman, Ke Huy Quan, Jeff Cohen, Robert Davi, and Joe Pantoliano.
- Budget
- $19 Million
- Studio(s)
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Distributor(s)
- Warner Bros. Pictures
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