Director Richard Donner confirms that there will be a Goonies sequel!

The Goonies cast with Richard Donner - DVD commentary recording

There have been rumors for years and even actor Sean Astin said it would be happening while promoting his new show Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but it now officially confirmed by director Richard Donner himself. Donner was approached by TMZ and revealed to them that a sequel to the 1985 classic film The Goonies will officially happen.

"Asked if he was going to make another comic book movie, the filmmaker said, “If you call ‘Goonies’ a comic book. We’re doing a sequel.”"

Donner continued by stating that he hopes to get the entire original cast back but did not reveal in what compacity the actors will be a part of the new movie. Will they again be the main characters or secondary character to a new group of Goonies? Donner then went on to say,

"It will happen. I’m 1000 percent certain there will be a sequel. I will bet my children on it."

Are you excited to see The Goonies cast return for an all new adventure? 

Source: Variety