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Why The Goonies 2 Never Happened

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Decades of false starts and behind-the-scenes drama have kept the Goonies from reuniting for a long-awaited sequel.
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  • Director Richard Donner planned a Goonies sequel in the 90s, with original cast members, but it never materialized due to studio hesitation and creative differences.
  • Sean Astin, who played Mikey, revealed the cast is still keen to reprise their iconic roles, but studio execs remain skeptical about the commercial viability of a follow-up.
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