Screenwriter Potsy Ponciroli Will Pen A ‘Goonies’ Sequel

Potsy Ponciroli has been tapped to pen the sequel to the 1985 classic, The Goonies.

News February 14, 2025 1:29 pmOctober 15, 2026 12:43 am Caleb Williams
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Today, a report announced that writer Potsy Ponciroli has been tapped by Warner Brothers to pen the sequel to the 1985 classic The Goonies. This comes from the news that there will be a 40th-anniversary celebration for the original film with the original cast later this year. The plot is currently unknown, which means its unknown actors will return for the sequel. The original cast included a young Sean Astin, Corey Feldman, Ke Huy Quan, and Josh Brolin, amongst others.  Steven Spielberg, Kristie Macosko Krieger, and Holly Bario will produce for Amblin Entertainment. Chris Columbus and Lauren Shuler Donner will serve as executive producers. Columbus wrote the original film and wrote the treatment for the sequel.

The Goonies 2 has no set release date

 

Key Takeaways
  • Screenwriter Potsy Ponciroli is officially hired by Warner Brothers to write the long-awaited The Goonies sequel.
  • The upcoming film coincides with a 40th-anniversary celebration, though plot details and the returning cast remain under wraps.
  • Original writer Chris Columbus crafted the new sequel treatment, while Steven Spielberg is set to produce.
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Source: The Wrap

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