As the saying goes from the classic film, "The Goonies never say die." This famous quote hails from the movie that reached its 40th anniversary. The Goonies The 1985 film by Steven Spielberg has become reality. selected for a follow-up The film follows a group of kids from the Goon Docks in Astoria, Oregon, blending humor with excitement. Devotees of the initial picture are eagerly anticipating the follow-up to the classic movie.
The majority of the initial cast members have remained largely silent regarding the anticipated follow-up film. Furthermore, the project hasn’t commenced production as of now; hence, considerable time will pass until this eagerly awaited sequel finally makes it onto our screens. Details concerning the storyline for the next installment remain undisclosed too. However, Ke Huy Quan, known for his role as Data in the first movie, recently shared some insights during an interview with Entertainment Tonight.
This is all he had to say about The Goonies sequel.
Ke Huy Quan on The Goonies sequel
During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, while publicizing his upcoming film "Zootopia 2," scheduled for release on November 26, 2025, Ke Huy Quan provided some fresh information about The Goonies Sequel. Ke Huy Quan portrayed Data in the first film. As of now, it has not been confirmed whether he will return as an older iteration of his character from the earlier movie.
He mentioned that the sequel aims to stay faithful to the original movie, with the same crew returning for production.
Fingers crossed! We’ve got an amazing writer penning the screenplay. It’s Chris Columbus, Spielberg – you know, many members from our usual creative group. Given how much development work we’ve put into this over time, let’s stay hopeful. Here’s hoping things come together sooner rather than later.
The original Goonies movie was directed by Richard Donner, with Spielberg and Columbus also involved in the making of the movie. Back in 1985, the movie garnered critical acclaim as well as $64 million at the global box office. It also received a score of 77% from the Certified Fresh Critics and 91% from Rotten Tomatoes.
The film achieved cult status after being chosen for preservation by the National Film Registry in the U.S., recognized as "significant" from cultural, historical, or aesthetic perspectives.
Few names are associated with the follow-up movie. The Goonies At present, apart from the writers, Columbus and Spielberg, only time will reveal whether it can recapture the enchantment of the initial film. No director has been named for the sequel, particularly since Richard Donner died at age 91 in 2021.
If you wish to revisit the original 1985 film prior to additional information about the upcoming sequel being released, you can stream it on AMC+.
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