Overview

• Warner Bros. confirmed in February that Steven Spielberg and Chris Columbus will produce a sequel to the 1985 film.
• Josh Brolin said he remains hopeful for a follow-up but worries it could taint the original’s legacy.
• He disclosed that five drafts have been written to date, none of which have won Spielberg’s approval.
• Ke Huy Quan and Corey Feldman have publicly expressed eagerness for the sequel in recent reunions.
• As of now, key creative elements — including plot details, director and returning cast roles — have yet to be finalized.