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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". 7.885 - The Goonies31

: 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. The iconic adventure film The Goonies premiered on

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. : To capture genuine reactions, the child actors

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

: 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 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