The Goonies Cast: Where Are They Now, Over 40 Years Later?

The cult classic's child stars have gone on to varied careers since the 1980s adventure film.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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More than 40 years after the release of the beloved '80s adventure film The Goonies, the cast has gone on to varied careers in Hollywood. Several of the young stars, including Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, and Ke Huy Quan, have gone on to critical and commercial success, while others like Corey Feldman and Jeff Cohen have taken different paths. The Goonies' enduring popularity has even led to plans for a sequel produced by Steven Spielberg and screenwriter Chris Columbus.

Why it matters

The Goonies has become a beloved cult classic, captivating audiences for over four decades. The film's young cast has had diverse trajectories, with some achieving major success in Hollywood while others have pursued different paths. This story provides an update on what the Goonies stars are up to now, highlighting their varied post-film careers and the film's continued cultural impact.

The details

The Goonies followed a group of "reject" kids from Astoria, Oregon who discover a treasure map belonging to the 17th-century pirate One-Eyed Willy. Their hunt for the lost gold leads them on an adventure filled with hidden caves, booby traps, and the ruthless Fratelli crime family. Several of the film's young stars, including Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, and Ke Huy Quan, went on to enjoy successful acting careers, while others like Corey Feldman and Jeff Cohen pursued different paths. Despite the ups and downs, the Goonies cast remains close, even reuniting for events like Quan's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in 2026.

  • The Goonies was released over 40 years ago in 1985.
  • In February 2026, Ke Huy Quan was honored with a hand-and-footprint ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre, which turned into a Goonies reunion.
  • In September 2025, Sean Astin was elected the National President of SAG-AFTRA.
  • In August 2025, Josh Brolin expressed skepticism about a Goonies sequel, saying he didn't want to "taint" the memory of the original.
  • In 2025, Corey Feldman was one of the first competitors to go home on season 34 of Dancing With the Stars.

The players

Sean Astin

Sean Astin played the role of Michael "Mikey" Walsh in The Goonies. He went on to star in other memorable underdog roles, including the titular character in the biographical football film Rudy and Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. In September 2025, Astin was elected the National President of SAG-AFTRA.

Josh Brolin

Josh Brolin played the role of Brandon "Brand" Walsh in The Goonies. He struggled to replicate that early success but found his stride in the 21st century, appearing in films like No Country for Old Men, Milk, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the villain Thanos. Brolin has expressed skepticism about a Goonies sequel, fearing it could "taint" the memory of the original.

Corey Feldman

Corey Feldman played the role of Clark "Mouth" Devereaux in The Goonies. He was already an established child star before the film and has continued to act in independent productions, including voicing Slash on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV series. In 2025, Feldman was one of the first competitors eliminated from season 34 of Dancing With the Stars.

Jeff Cohen

Jeff Cohen played the role of Lawrence "Chunk" Cohen in The Goonies. After his acting career stalled out following puberty, Cohen has turned his attention to the legal field, working as an entertainment lawyer and founding partner of Cohen & Gardner, LLP.

Ke Huy Quan

Ke Huy Quan played the role of Richard "Data" Wang in The Goonies. After a long break from acting, he landed a career-defining role in the Oscar-winning film Everything Everywhere All at Once, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Quan has since reunited with his Goonies co-stars and continued to act in various projects.

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What they’re saying

“I could not be happier for you. I know we all are — all us Goonies — here for an honor that is not only totally deserved but celebrates all that is right in this industry.”

— Josh Brolin (Entertainment Tonight)

“Dreams are something you have to believe in. I almost gave up on mine. To everyone out there, please keep your dreams alive!”

— Ke Huy Quan (Academy Awards)

What’s next

A sequel to The Goonies, produced by Steven Spielberg and original screenwriter Chris Columbus, is officially in the works.

The takeaway

The Goonies cast has had varied careers since the beloved 1980s adventure film, with some achieving major success in Hollywood while others have pursued different paths. Despite the ups and downs, the film's enduring popularity and the close-knit bond of the cast continue to captivate audiences over 40 years later.