Martha Plimpton and Corey Feldman Have Firmly Addressed ‘The Goonies 2’ Speculations
In the realm of nostalgia, ‘The Goonies’ continues to hold a cherished place in the hearts of many. However, recent chatter regarding a sequel featuring the original cast members has prompted responses from two of its stars, Corey Feldman and Martha Plimpton.
Feldman, who played a pivotal role in the 1985 classic directed by Steven Spielberg, took to social media to categorically dismiss rumors of a sequel in development. He expressed his views on X by stating, “Is #GOONIES2 for real? I can officially tell you 100% no! I have no information that a sequel is in the works.” His comments came as he promoted the screening of his own indie film, ‘The Birthday.’
Similarly, Martha Plimpton took to Instagram to quell the speculation. “There is no Goonies 2 script and no one is attached. Spielberg is not directing—it’s simply not happening,” she declared. She took the opportunity to motivate her followers, urging them to engage in civic duties like checking their voter registration.
This public denouncement of a potential sequel comes alongside a report from The Sun suggesting that Warner Bros. was indeed planning to move forward with ‘The Goonies 2,’ aiming to start filming next summer for a potential release in 2026 or 2027.
The original ‘The Goonies’ follows a group of kids in Oregon as they embark on an adventure to find hidden pirate treasure to save their homes from developers. The film not only featured Feldman and Plimpton but also starred Josh Brolin, Sean Astin, Ke Huy Quan, Kerri Green, and more.
Back in 2020, during a virtual reunion for a COVID-19 fundraiser, Spielberg indicated that he had continued discussions over the years about a sequel with co-writer Chris Columbus and the late director Richard Donner. He candidly mentioned that while ideas would emerge, they never quite materialized, emphasizing that fans would have to settle for reliving the classic in their own way until something came to fruition.
Adding to the recent developments, in 2021, Disney+ took steps to reshape a project titled ‘Our Time,’ a drama revolving around a woman who, inspired by ‘The Goonies,’ endeavors to remake the film with her students.
As reports swirl and hopes for ‘The Goonies 2’ rise, it appears that for now, both Feldman and Plimpton have put the kibosh on any such plans, leaving fans in the lurch as they look back fondly on the original adventure.