It was confirmed this year that Warner Bros. was developing the sequel to the 1985 cult classicThe Goonies. So far, it has been revealed thatthe old creative team is backto work on the next installment. However, one thing that’s still shrouded in mystery is the cast. That mystery continues to linger as, according to the original ensemble, they, too, are unsure if they’re going to return.
The Gooniesfeatured a decent child ensemble, starringSean Astin,Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen,Corey Feldman, andKe Huy Quan, some of whom could continue their acting careers as adults while others pursued other endeavors. But since the original cast are now adults, the question lingers about whether they will have cameo roles or be part of the main cast but all grown up. During the “Hey You Guys!The GooniesReunion” panel at Awesome Con,Martha Plimptonshared uncertainty about whether the original crew will be involved in the next installment. Regardless, she believes that fans would still watch the sequel, even if they’re not in it. While the rest of the cast share the same sentiment, they hope that the creative team would keep the adventure alive and they’re excited to see what happens next: “I think [fans are] going to see The Goonies 2, whether we’re in it or not. I think that’s pretty obvious. At least, I hope [they] will.”
The Gooniessequel has been discussed for many years, and there have been many conflicting reports about whether it was in development. A more substantial update was only reported in 2025, revealingthat Chris ColumbusandSteven Spielbergare the only names attached to the projects so far. Meanwhile,Quan shared that he and the original cast are on board to return.
What Are The Cast Of The Goonies Doing Now?
It’s been 40 years sinceThe Goonieswas first released in theaters, and things have changed for our group of child explorers. Cohen left acting, started pursuing law, and helped Quan negotiate a deal for his role inEverything Everywhere All At Once. Speaking of huge acting roles, Brolin appeared in a handful of Marvel films and starred in theDunefranchise.Feldman, meanwhile, launched his music career, which was met with mixed results. However, he did compete in 2024’s Season ofThe Masked Singerand landed plenty of minor acting roles.
FollowingThe Goonies, Astin landed a major role inThe Lord of the Rings, playing Samwise Gamgee in the main trilogy. He also starred alongside hisGooniescastmate, Quann, in the 2025 featureLove Hurtsand played Raphael in 2012’sTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Lastly, Quan took a 19-year acting hiatus and became a stunt choreographer in films likeX-Men. He returned in 2021 when he starred inFinding ‘Ohana, and following hisEverything Everywhererole and his Oscar win, he landed in various Disney roles, likeAmerican Born ChineseandLoki,and will star inZootopia 2as Gary De’snake.
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