FILM classic The Goonies is getting a sequel after 40 years — with its original stars set 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.
“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 now 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, 53, who played Data, won an Oscar in 2023 for Everything Everywhere All At Once after around 30 years away from acting.
Ex-NFL star John Matuszak, who died in 1989 at 38, played deformed Sloth, with his catchphrase: “Hey you guys!
