‘The Goonies’ Marks 40 Years: Beloved Cast Returns to New Jersey as Sequel Moves Forward

40 years later, “The Goonies” entertains. Cult 1985 film about daring treasure expeditions and intriguing people celebrates 40. New Jersey actors party.

Kerri Green played Andrea “Andy” Carmichael, while Corey Feldman played Clark “Mouth” Devereaux. The next NJPAC Newark meeting is March 20, 2026. Special screenings allow longtime fans to chat.

Thank Kerri Green, NJans remember the event. She attended Montvale’s Pascack Hills High from Woodcliff Lake. NJ native Joe Pantoliano plays graduate of Cliffside Park High Francis Fratelli. Interesting opponents populate the image.

A sequel revives “The Goonies”‘ popularity. The film was confirmed by Warner Bros. after years of rumors. Potsy Ponciroli is writer/director. Venice liked the first story, Ponciroli said. Second project begins.

Ponciroli enjoyed the first film and said the second continues the 40-year-old plot. “It’s a movie I want to see as one of its biggest fans,” notes. Instead of death, “The Goonies” needed a fresh plot.

Chris Columbus and Steven Spielberg will produce, adding intrigue. Filmmaker Spielberg altered Columbus’ story. The film’s director and producer, Richard Donner, died in 2021 but remains famous.

Stef, Mikey, Brand, and Chunk were played by Martha Plimpton, Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, and prominent lawyer Jeff Cohen Feldman performs ancient songs. In December, he will attend another 40th anniversary ceremony in Red Bank, NJ. Wil Wheaton and Jerry O’Connell of “Stand By Me” will celebrate.

Some still like “The Goonies” 40 years later. All ages enjoy the film’s lessons about friendship, bravery, and endurance. They say “Goonies never say die.” Newark fans welcome the long-awaited sequel.

Sources
NJ Advance Media / Deadline / Warner Bros. / Venice Film Festival Interviews