Overview

• Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, and Anthony Michael Hall reunited publicly for the first time in four decades at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2).
• Estevez, who had not attended previous reunions, explained his personal decision to join this milestone event, citing its significance and the film’s Chicago roots.
• The panel, moderated by Josh Horowitz, featured discussions about working with the late John Hughes, behind-the-scenes stories, and the film’s enduring cultural impact.
• The cast agreed that a remake or sequel is unlikely, with Ringwald emphasizing the importance of creating films inspired by, rather than replicating, the original.
• Fans and attendees expressed strong nostalgia for the film, which continues to resonate across generations as a defining work of 1980s cinema.