The classic blockbuster “The Goonies” is being filmed as a sequel, with many of the original actors appearing in the lead roles

The film classic “The Goonies” is getting a sequel after 40 years – and the original stars are returning.

Production could begin next summer, and the film could hit theaters in 2026 or 2027.

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A source revealed: “The Goonies reboot has been talked about for a long time, but now it has finally been given the green light.

“The plan is to start developing ideas for the sequel next summer, with a possible release date in 2026 or 2027.

“The original is of such cultural significance that Warner Bros. knows they have to get it absolutely right.

“Big stars will probably return, but the possibilities for what the sequel could look like are endless.

“The team that will start working on the project is so excited.

“It’s still early, but the adventure market for young people is booming, so they want to capitalise on it.

“The Goonies is now 39 years old and the idea that they can bring the magic of the film to a whole new audience is something that the team is very excited about.”

The 1985 original is based on a story by Steven Spielberg and follows the treasure-hunting adventures of a group of children from Goon Docks in Astoria, Oregon.

Their motto was “The Goonies never give up.”

The main roles were played by Sean Astin and Corey Feldman, both now 53, as Mikey and Mouth, and Josh Brolin, 56, as Mikey's older brother Brand.

Jeff Cohen, 50, who played Chunk, is now an entertainment lawyer, while Ke Huy Quan, 53, who played Data, won an Oscar for “Everything Everywhere All At Once” in 2023 after a 30-year break from acting.

Former NFL star John Matuszak, who died in 1989 at the age of 38, played the deformed sloth with his catchphrase: “Hey, guys!”

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