Overview

• The original cast of The Breakfast Club reunited publicly for the first time in 40 years at C2E2 in Chicago on April 12, 2025.
• Molly Ringwald expressed opposition to a remake, citing the film's lack of diversity and its reflection of 1980s societal norms.
• The cast collectively agreed not to pursue a sequel, emphasizing respect for the late director John Hughes's vision and legacy.
• Ringwald openly criticized the makeover scene for Ally Sheedy's character, while Judd Nelson defended it as a common trope of the era with in-scene justification.
• The panel provided a platform to reassess the film's cultural impact, with Ringwald acknowledging that certain elements, including instances of harassment, have not aged well.