Decades after their unforgettable childhood adventure, the original GooniesβMikey, Brand, Mouth, Chunk, Data, and Stefβhave all grown up, moving on with their lives in different ways. Mikey, once the fearless leader, now finds himself stuck in a mundane job, yearning for the thrill of the past. Brand has become a respected historian, while Chunk, who shed his childhood nickname and became a successful lawyer, prefers to avoid anything remotely dangerous. Data is a tech innovator, still inventing gadgets, and Mouth is as sharp-tongued as ever, now working as a radio host. Though they remain in touch, their lives have drifted apart, and the days of treasure-hunting seem like a distant memory. However, fate has other plans.
One day, Mikey stumbles upon an old chest while going through his late fatherβs belongings. Inside, he finds a tattered mapβone that hints at another hidden treasure connected to the legend of One-Eyed Willy. But this time, itβs not just about gold and jewels. The map points to something even more mysterious, suggesting that the legendary pirate had a brother, Captain Red Wolf, who may have hidden a second fortune. With his curiosity reignited, Mikey contacts the rest of the group, urging them to return to Astoria. Some are hesitant, especially Chunk, who insists they are too old for such adventures. But when strange figures start lurking around town, it becomes clear they arenβt the only ones after the treasure. A new group of ruthless treasure hunters has gotten wind of the discovery, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to claim the prize.
Realizing they need help, the original Goonies enlist a new generationβMikeyβs adventurous teenage son, Brandβs fearless niece, a history-loving genius who idolizes Data, and a thrill-seeking hacker who brings a modern touch to their operation. At first, the kids are skeptical, having only heard the Gooniesβ story as a childhood legend. But as they begin deciphering the mapβs clues, they find themselves pulled into a real-life adventure. Together, the old and new Goonies embark on a journey filled with perilous underground tunnels, elaborate booby traps, and riddles that force them to think like pirates.
The deeper they go, the more they uncover about Captain Red Wolf. Unlike One-Eyed Willy, who sought to protect his treasure, Red Wolf was a ruthless trickster, setting traps that could spell doom for anyone who dared to follow his path. The Goonies face life-threatening challenges, from collapsing tunnels to ancient puzzles that demand both intellect and bravery. Tensions arise as the older Goonies struggle to keep up with the energy and recklessness of their younger counterparts, leading to moments of doubt. Mouth, ever the loudmouth, clashes with the teenagers, while Chunk wrestles with his fear of danger. Data, on the other hand, bonds with the younger kids, showing them how old-school ingenuity can still outsmart modern technology.
As they get closer to the treasure, the villains close in. The rival treasure hunters, led by a cunning and ruthless woman named Celeste Blackwood, have resources the Goonies could only dream ofβdrones, advanced equipment, and mercenaries. But the Goonies have something stronger: their unwavering bond and determination. A high-stakes chase ensues through underground waterways and hidden caves, leading them to the final challengeβan ancient pirate fortress buried beneath Astoriaβs cliffs. The fortress, untouched for centuries, houses the legendary treasure, but reaching it requires solving the deadliest puzzle yet.
With time running out and Blackwoodβs team closing in, the Goonies must combine their strengths. The adults rely on their past experiences, while the kids use their modern skills to crack the code. In a breathtaking climax, they uncover the treasure, but not before triggering the fortressβs final defense mechanism. As water rushes in and the cave begins to collapse, they barely escape, leaving Blackwood and her crew trapped. In the end, they may not walk away with all of the gold, but they gain something even greaterβthe rediscovery of what it means to be a Goonie.
With the adventure behind them, the older Goonies make a pact never to let life pull them apart again, while the younger ones realize theyβve become part of something bigger than themselves. As they stand on the shores of Astoria, looking out at the horizon, they know one thing for sureβGoonies never say die.
