Beloved 80s blockbuster film ‘set for sequel with original cast 40 years later’-Tori Brazier-Entertainment – Metro

Hugely nostalgic 1980s hit film The Goonies might finally be getting a sequel (Picture: Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock)

A classic 1980s film is reportedly set for a sequel over 40 years after its release – and with stars from the original cast set to return.

The Goonies is a hugely popular film from its time, filled with nostalgia for its fans thanks to its storyline that sees a group of kids hanging around in their neighbourhood discover a treasure map, sparking a grand adventure.

Now, according to a source, a ‘green light’ has been given to proceed with a sequel, which could start shooting as early as next summer with an aim to hit cinemas by 2026 or 2027.

In 1985, the original was written by Harry Potter and Home Alone director Chris Columbus, directed by Richard Donner and produced by Steven Spielberg.

It starred a host of young talent who went on to big roles in their adult careers, including Sean Astin, Josh Brolin and Oscar-winner Ke Huy Quan, all of whom we could see return to their Goonies roles.

‘The Goonies reboot has been talked about for a long time, but it’s finally been given the green light to go ahead,’ an insider revealed according to The Sun.

The original film was released back in 1985 (Picture: Moviestore/Shutterstock)

Apparently, ‘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,’ they added.

It’s also described as ‘likely major stars will come back’, while the possibilities of where to go with the sequel in terms of story are ‘endless’.

The production team behind the supposed sequel is also said to be ‘excited’ at the chance to ‘bring the magic of the film to a whole new audience’.

In the original, which grossed $125 million worldwide on a budget of just $19m, its central kids live in the ‘Goon Docks’ neighbourhood of Astoria, Oregon.

While on a mission to save their homes from the threat of foreclosure, they discover an old map in the attic of one of their houses.

It leads them on an adventure to unearth the long-lost fortune of legendary 17th-century pirate One-Eyed Willy – but they also have criminals in pursuit who want the treasure for themselves.

Metro.co.uk has contacted Warner Bros for comment.

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