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: A new documentary titled Life After Goonies has been in production, featuring interviews with cast and crew captured during festival celebrations in Astoria.

: One of the most famous "missing" pieces of the film is a deleted scene involving a giant octopus, which explains why Data mentions an octopus at the end of the movie despite it not appearing in the theatrical cut. 40th Anniversary Celebrations (2025–2026)

: To capture genuine reactions, the child actors were not allowed to see the massive pirate ship set until cameras were rolling. Reviewers from SlashFilm note that Josh Brolin was so stunned he accidentally swore, requiring the scene to be edited. 7.885 - The Goonies31

The iconic adventure film The Goonies premiered on , and has since become a cornerstone of 80s pop culture. As of April 2026, the film is celebrating its 40th anniversary , a milestone marked by retrospective events in its filming location of Astoria, Oregon. Legacy and Cultural Impact

: In 2017, the Library of Congress selected The Goonies for preservation in the United States National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". : A new documentary titled Life After Goonies

: Fan-led initiatives included recreations of iconic props, such as the Jeep Cherokee from the opening chase sequence.

Directed by Richard Donner and produced by Steven Spielberg, the movie tells the story of a group of misfits—the "Goonies"—who discover a pirate map to the fabled treasure of One-Eyed Willy to save their homes from foreclosure. Reviewers from SlashFilm note that Josh Brolin was

The anniversary has sparked renewed interest in the town of Astoria, Oregon, where much of the film was shot.