Goonies Never Say Die! Could the Oregon Coast REALLY Host a Sequel?
Hold onto your doubloons, Goonies fans! That sleepy, misty stretch of Oregon coastline that once echoed with the shouts of “Hey, you guys!” and the clatter of One-Eyed Willy’s treasure might be ready for an encore. The very air in Astoria and its surroundings seems to hum with the possibility of a Goonies sequel, and frankly, we’re ready to do the Truffle Shuffle in anticipation.
The original Goonies, that 1985 masterpiece of kid-fueled adventure, turned the rugged Oregon coast into a legendary landscape of booby traps, pirate ships, and unforgettable friendships. It’s the movie that taught us the value of a good Data contraption and that sometimes, the greatest treasures are the friends we make along the way (and maybe a few gold coins, too).
Now, whispers are swirling like coastal fog about a potential return to this iconic setting. The article mentions the “Save the Goondocks” campaign in the movie, and what will happen with the Goon Docks in a sequel, but also that a direct sequel might be unlikely, noting Goonies cast member, Corey Feldman’s public statement. But, come on, this is Hollywood! Stranger things have happened than a Fratelli reunion.
Imagine it: a new generation of Goonies, maybe the children of Mikey, Brand, Andy, Data, Chunk, and Stef, stumbling upon a hidden map, a forgotten clue, or maybe even a whole new wing of One-Eyed Willy’s booby-trapped caverns. Picture the breathtaking Oregon coastline – Cannon Beach’s iconic Haystack Rock, the dramatic cliffs, the hidden coves – once again serving as the backdrop for a thrilling, hilarious, and heartwarming adventure.
Forget that fancy pirate ship in its original glory. Think it is in disarray, in a location no one would ever imagine.
Of course, there are hurdles. Getting the original cast back together, that would be huge! Convincing Hollywood to take a chance on revisiting a classic. We can all hope that the magic that turned a bunch of misfits into heroes can strike again.
So, keep your ears to the ground, your eyes on the horizon, and your Baby Ruths at the ready. The Oregon coast is a place of mystery and wonder, and who knows? Maybe, just maybe, the Goonies are getting ready for one last (or maybe another first) adventure. And if they are, we’ll be there, cheering them on every step of the way. Because Goonies never say die!
