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: The film launched the careers of several major stars, including Sean Astin ( Lord of the Rings ), Josh Brolin ( Avengers: Infinity War ), and Ke Huy Quan ( Everything Everywhere All at Once ). Production Secrets

: A new documentary titled Life After Goonies has been in production, featuring interviews with cast and crew captured during festival celebrations in Astoria. 7.885 - The Goonies31

: 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) : The film launched the careers of several

: Quotes like "Goonies never say die!" and Sloth’s booming "Hey you guys!" remain deeply embedded in cinematic history. The anniversary has sparked renewed interest in the

: 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".

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.

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