US EditionJosh Brolin Says He Has ‘Trepidation’ About ‘The Goonies’ Sequel
ASTORIA, OREGON, AUG 4 – Josh Brolin fears the sequel could damage the original film's legacy as multiple scripts await approval from producer Steven Spielberg, who has yet to endorse any screenplay.
- Josh Brolin, an original star of The Goonies, spoke on July 31, 2025, about ongoing sequel development during a Weapons premiere event.
- Warner Bros. hired Potsy Ponciroli in February 2025 to write a sequel screenplay, but Steven Spielberg has not approved any of five scripts proposed so far.
- Brolin expressed his hope for a sequel but admitted he fears releasing a follow-up could taint his memory of the original 1985 film.
- He mentioned that over the years, five different scripts have been developed, but none have yet received Spielberg’s approval, which he believes guarantees a high standard.
- The sequel’s uncertain progress suggests challenges remain in meeting high expectations for preserving The Goonies’ legacy from the 1980s classic.
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Josh Brolin Explains 'Trepidation' About 'Goonies' Sequel 40 Years Later
Josh Brolin is weighing in on whether or not he thinks a Goonies sequel is a good idea 40 years after the film’s original release. Brolin, 57, admitted that he had some “trepidation” about a second movie while speaking with Entertainment Tonight on July 31. “I hope it does [happen] because the experience was so great,” he told the outlet. “The movie is received so well, generation after generation. It’s just everything good about it. The trepida…
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Josh Brolin Explains 'Trepidation' About Goonies Sequel 40 Years Later
Josh Brolin is weighing in on whether or not he thinks a Goonies sequel is a good idea 40 years after the film’s original release. Brolin, 57, admitted that he had some “trepidation” about a second movie while speaking with Entertainment Tonight on July 31. “I hope it does [happen] because the experience was so great,” he told the outlet. “The movie is received so well, generation after generation. It’s just everything good about it. The trepida…
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