Corey Feldman Says THE GOONIES 2 Is Definitely Not Moving Forward

The 1985 movie The Goonies is a classic adventure flick that has continued to be a favorite for generations. The fanbase has hoped for a sequel for decades, and several of the stars have also expressed their hopes for a Goonies 2. Last year, the stars and crew of the film reunited for an episode of Josh Gad’s virtual series Reunited Apart, and the idea was tossed around, which sparked rumors for sure. But it looks like as of right now, the sequel is dead in the water.

In a recent interview with Dread Central, original star of the film Corey Feldman, who played Mouth, talked about the sad fact, explaining:

“Well, Sean Astin and Josh Brolin want a sequel but you know. It’s one of those powers that be things. Every time I thought, ‘Okay it’s really gonna happen,’ I’ve been let down and had my heartbroken. I think I probably believed it the most over the pandemic. Because I thought ‘Okay, it’s [The Goonies] 25th anniversary, we did two reunions in one year, we went back and read the script together. And Chris Columbus himself even said on the call with all of us, and in subsequent emails, ‘Guys I’m so inspired, I’m actually writing again. Like I’m gonna do this. We’re doing this.’ And then, nothing.“

He continued:

“I don’t know what the hell it is. But all I know is that when I found out my dear friend Richard Donner had signed on to do Lethal Weapon 5 as his swan song, well that pretty much sewed up the rumor mill right there. It’s done. We cant make [The Goonies 2] without [Donner]. And [Donner’s] off shooting guns with the Lethal Weapon people.”

He went on to add:

“And that is the shame of it. Because, just like when we did the zooms last year, I mean it doesn’t matter how many grey hairs everybody’s got on their faces, the love is still there. And the family feeling is still there. And I know that secretly, each of us weeps at night wishing that there was that magical [The Goonies 2] script landing on our doorstep the next day. But unfortunately and sadly, it still has not arrived.“

It would be ideal to have the film’s original director involved, for sure, but just because he’s out, it doesn’t mean we couldn’t get a sequel made by a different director in the future. I don’t think we should say never at this point, but as for right now, nothing is in the works. Would you like to see a Goonies 2?