The streamer has produced Oscar winners and gutbusting comedies in equal measure. The 23 best Amazon original movies streaming on Prime Video The streamer has produced Oscar winners and gutbusting comedies in equal measure. By Kevin Jacobsen and Meg Walters February 22, 2026 10:00 a.m. ET Leave a Comment :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/amazonoriginalsbestmovies0212261b864076f0eb34c6f9c59189bb6d71203.jpg) Kingsley BenAdir as Malcolm X in 'One Night in Miami'; Ben Affleck as Phil Knight in 'Air'; Riz Ahmed as Ruben Stone in 'Sound of Metal'.

The streamer has produced Oscar winners and gut-busting comedies in equal measure.

The 23 best Amazon original movies streaming on Prime Video

The streamer has produced Oscar winners and gut-busting comedies in equal measure.

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Amazon has built a strong library of movies since entering the distribution business. Alongside its partnership with MGM Studios, the corporation has been developing its own original films since the mid-2010s, including Oscar-winning films such as *Manchester by the Sea* (2016) and *Sound of Metal* (2019).

Of course, while Amazon has its fair share of prestige films, the company also specializes in the kind of mid-budget comedies and dramas we rarely see in theaters anymore, from Ben Affleck's *Air* (2023) to Nina DaCosta's *Hedda* (2025). The best part? All of the above titles and dozens more are fully available to stream with an Amazon Prime subscription.

Here are our picks for the 23 best Amazon original movies streaming on Prime Video.

Air (2023)

Ben Affleck as Phil Knight in 'Air'. Courtesy of Prime Video

Centering on the dealmaking process between Nike and Michael Jordan for what would become their mega-popular Air Jordan shoe line, *Air* follows the various players involved, from talent scout Sonny Vaccaro (Matt Damon) to Nike CEO Phil Knight (Ben Affleck, who also directs) to Jordan's protective mother, Deloris (Viola Davis). The result is a fleet-footed flick full of entertaining performances; even though you already know the ending, the journey makes for a breezy ride. —*Kevin Jacobsen*

Where to watch *Air*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Ben Affleck

**Cast:** Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman, Chris Tucker, Viola Davis

The Big Sick (2017)

Holly Hunter as Beth Gardner, Ray Romano as Terry Gardner, and Kumail Nanjiani as himself in 'The Big Sick'. Nicole Rivelli/Lionsgate

*The Big Sick* is a modern must-watch for fans of the golden age of rom-coms. Written by real-life couple Emily V. Gordon (played by Zoe Kazan) and Kumail Nanjiani (playing himself), the movie follows the early stages of their relationship amid a health crisis.

Both funny and deeply powerful, *The Big Sick *shows the reality of romance with a heartfelt love story that rings true. "The biggest challenge was just having to go back and think about a pretty traumatic point in our lives, and then try to make a comedy out of it," Nanjiani told EW in 2017. "We knew that we could make this funny, but we didn't want to kill the reality of it." —*Meg Walters*

Where to watch *The Big Sick*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Michael Showalter

**Cast:** Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Anupam Kher

Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (2020)

Sacha Baron Cohen as Borat Sagdiyev in 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm'.

Released in the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic — on top of a turbulent presidential election — this sequel to 2006's breakout hit *Borat* offered comic relief during hard times. Sacha Baron Cohen reprises his role as Borat Sagdiyev, a journalist from Kazakhstan tasked with delivering a monkey as a peace offering to Vice President Mike Pence. His plans are soon thwarted when he discovers his 15-year-old daughter (whom he just found out about), Tutar (Maria Bakalova), has stowed away with him on his journey, resolving to offer her up in the monkey's place.

*Borat* remains an acquired taste for some, but this sequel recaptures some of its predecessor's magic, with Bakalova's daring performance even earning her an Oscar nomination. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Borat Subsequent Moviefilm*: Amazon Prime Video

**EW grade:** A–

**Director:** Jason Woliner

**Cast:** Sacha Baron Cohen, Maria Bakalova

Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019)

Jillian Bell as Brittany Forgler (right) in 'Brittany Runs a Marathon'. Anna Kooris/Amazon Studios

Jillian Bell leads this charming comedy about a woman who is motivated to run in the New York City marathon after her doctor deems her overweight and unhealthy. Faced with way-too-high gym rates and struggling to pay rent, Brittany presses onward in her training and hopes to get by with a little help from friends. What may sound like a generic inspirational tale is, in execution, an honest journey to self-acceptance, with Bell delivering a refreshingly honest performance as a character worth rooting for.

As EW's critic writes, "She brings a real, messy humanity to Brittany that comedies hardly ever allow a lead character — let alone a non-impossibly-bodied female — to have." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Brittany Runs a Marathon*: Amazon Prime Video

**EW grade:** A–

**Director:** Paul Downs Colaizzo

**Cast:** Jillian Bell, Michaela Watkins, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Lil Rel Howery, Micah Stock

The Burial (2023)

Doug Spearman as Richard Mayfield, Jurnee Smollett as Mame Downes, Gralen Bryant Banks as Walter Bell, Jamie Foxx as Willie Gary, Alan Ruck as Mike Allred, Dorian Missick as Reggie Douglas, and Mamoudou Athie as Hal Dockins in 'The Burial'.

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This Jamie Foxx-led film from writer-director Maggie Betts is a throwback to the crowd-pleasing legal dramas of the '90s. Based on a true story, *The Burial* stars Foxx as Willie E. Gary, a charismatic lawyer who helps funeral home owner Jeremiah O'Keefe (Tommy Lee Jones) seek damages from the Loewen Group, with whom he had done business. Slickly made with an eye for entertainment, the film is bolstered by the odd-couple energy of its two leads, while also delving into potent themes such as corporate greed and systemic racism. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Burial*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Maggie Betts

**Cast:** Jamie Foxx, Tommy Lee Jones, Jurnee Smollett, Alan Ruck, Mamoudou Athie

Hedda (2025)

Tessa Thompson as Hedda Gabler in 'Hedda'.

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Writer-director Nia DaCosta makes one of 19th-century playwright Henrik Ibsen's most beloved plays, *Hedda Gabler*, fully urgent and relevant for a modern audience with this witty, sensual drama. Tessa Thompson stars as Hedda, an unsatisfied wife who sees an opportunity to advance her husband's career, and thus, secure their future. At a late-night party at their home, she uses her penchant for manipulation by toying with those around her, including a former flame (Nina Hoss), eventually realizing the cost of her actions. Thompson and Hoss sizzle onscreen together, and DaCosta gives them a sumptuous playground to play in. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Hedda*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Nia DaCosta

**Cast:** Tessa Thompson, Nina Hoss, Imogen Poots, Tom Bateman, Nicholas Pinnock

The Idea of You (2024)

Anne Hathaway as Solène Marchand and Nicholas Galitzine as Hayes Campbell in 'The Idea of You'.

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*The Idea of You* isn't aspiring to be game-changing art, but it delivers well on its tried-and-true premise. The romantic dramedy, based on the novel of the same name by Robinne Lee, stars Anne Hathaway as Solène, a divorced mother who stumbles into a meet-cute with Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine), the lead singer of a boy band. Naturally, their first interaction blossoms into an unexpected, secret romance, which threatens to change Solène's life forever.

What separates *The Idea of You* from other films of its ilk is its earnest investment in its characters and their chemistry. As EW's critic writes, "It's clear those behind *The Idea of You *hold a genuine affection and care for the story." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Idea of You*: Amazon Prime Video

**EW grade:** B+

**Director:** Michael Showalter

**Cast:** Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine

Late Night (2019)

Mindy Kaling as Molly Patel in 'Late Night'.

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In *Late Night*, Mindy Kaling plays a young writer who joins the ranks of legendary late-night host Katherine Newbury (Emma Thompson) as a token diversity hire who's out to prove she belongs there by merit rather than to fill a quota. Sharp, witty, and women-led, this comedy has a refreshingly non-romantic take on the rom-com.

Of course, you can expect a little bit of love, but, for Kaling, bending the genre to focus on the two central women was always the goal. "The romance of the movie…is not the major part of the movie," she told EW in 2019. "It's not like I've done before in my other things because I obviously love romance so much, but it is an element of it." —*M.W.*

Where to watch *Late Night*: Amazon Prime Video

**EW grade:** B

**Director:** Nisha Ganatra

**Cast:** Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling, Max Casella, Hugh Dancy, John Lithgow

Lucy and Desi (2022)

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.

Amy Poehler's documentary explores the famous Hollywood comedy duo Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. This fascinating film features interviews and previously unseen behind-the-scenes footage of the two *I Love Lucy* stars, tracing the arc of their love story and coinciding careers. For Poehler, Ball is a personal inspiration. "Lucy and Desi are two outsiders who changed an entire industry," she told EW in 2022. "Their story represents the success that hard work and big swings can bring. But icons are people, and hopefully this film reminds us of that." —*M.W.*

Where to watch *Lucy and Desi*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Amy Poehler

**Cast:** Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz

Manchester by the Sea (2016)

Michelle Williams as Randi Chandler and Casey Affleck as Lee Chandler in 'Manchester by the Sea'. Claire Folger

This devastating family drama follows a grief-stricken man's journey to move on with his life. Casey Affleck stars as Lee Chandler, a handyman going through the motions of living until the death of his brother. He is surprised to learn that he's now the legal guardian of Patrick (Lucas Hedges), his teenage nephew who has no desire to move away from home to stay with his uncle. As Lee helps Patrick through the grief process of losing his father, we come to understand how a traumatic event in Lee's past led him to shut down emotionally.

Both deeply moving and shockingly funny, *Manchester by the Sea* rightfully won Oscars for writer-director Kenneth Lonergan's screenplay and Affleck's subtle master-class performance. *—K.J.*

Where to watch *Manchester by the Sea*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director: **Kenneth Lonergan

**Cast:** Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler, Lucas Hedges

Master (2022)

Regina Hall as Gail Bishop in 'Master'.

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Mariama Diallo's *Master** *sets the scene at the elitist Ancaster College, where Jasmine (Zoe Renee) navigates life as a young Black student in a predominantly white environment. What begins as microaggressions and underhanded racism soon becomes much more sinister as things take a thrilling twist. "*Master*'s ear and eye for real-world snubs grounds it in a viciousness that feels keenly lived," EW's critic praises. "And when the scares do come, Diallo pulls them off with a panache that reveals her taste for the smart stuff." —*M.W.*

Where to watch *Master*: Amazon Prime Video

**EW grade:** A–

**Director:** Mariama Diallo

**Cast:** Regina Hall, Zoe Renee, Amber Gray, Molly Bernard, Nike Kadri

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My Old Ass (2024)

Maisy Stella as Elliott LaBrant and Aubrey Plaza as older Elliott in 'My Old Ass'.

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If you could have a conversation with your older self — or your younger self — what would you say? The cheekily titled dramedy *My Old Ass* literalizes this concept, centering on a teenage girl named Elliott (Maisy Stella) who goes on a mushroom trip during which her older self (Aubrey Plaza) suddenly appears. What could've been a silly gimmick is, in writer-director Megan Park's capable hands, a lovely coming-of-age story. Writes EW's critic, "The pitch-perfect script and impressive acting made for a hilarious, charming, and surprisingly devastating cautionary tale about life, love, and loss." *—K.J.*

Where to watch *My Old Ass*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Megan Park

**Cast:** Maisy Stella, Aubrey Plaza, Percy Hynes White, Maddie Ziegler, Kerrice Brooks

One Night in Miami (2020)

Kingsley Ben-Adir as Malcolm X in 'One Night in Miami'.

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This Oscar-nominated drama, directed by Regina King, recreates a motel-room meeting that took place in Miami on Feb. 25, 1964, between four of the most influential Black public figures of the midcentury: Malcolm X (Kingsley Ben-Adir), Cassius Clay (Eli Goree), Jim Brown (Aldis Hodge), and Sam Cooke (Leslie Odom Jr.). While the conversations in the film are fictionalized, screenwriter Kemp Powers imagines the topics they would have discussed, particularly their respective roles as Black men navigating racial conflicts in 1960s America.

What may sound like a verbose exercise is made vibrant by King's deft direction. AEW's critic calls it "a quintessentially American tale; profane, profound, and beautiful." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *One Night in Miami*: Amazon Prime Video

**EW grade:** A–

**Director:** Regina King

**Cast:** Kingsley Ben-Adir, Eli Goree, Aldis Hodge, Leslie Odom Jr.

Paterson (2016)

Adam Driver as Paterson in 'Paterson'. Mary Cybulsky

This quietly poetic slice-of-life film follows a week in the life of Paterson (Adam Driver), a bus driver who happens to work in the New Jersey city of the same name. After hearing the buzz of passengers and their daily observations, Paterson writes poems in a notebook, which his wife, Laura (Golshifteh Farahani), wants him to share with the world.

Driver delivers one of his most underrated performances as the curious, mild-mannered poet, proving to be a strong match for writer-director Jim Jarmusch's minimalist style. As EW's critic writes, "There's a hushed beauty to *Paterson* and Paterson that celebrates the way in which even the most ordinary, prosaic lives can be full of poetry." *—K.J.*

Where to watch *Paterson*: Amazon Prime Video

**EW grade:** A–

**Director: **Jim Jarmusch

**Cast: **Adam Driver, Golshifteh Farahani, Barry Shabaka Henley, Cliff Smith, Chasten Harmon

Saltburn (2023)

Barry Keoghan as Oliver Quick in 'Saltburn'. Courtesy of Prime Video

Emerald Fennell followed up her provocative feature directorial debut, 2020's *Promising Young Woman*, with this divisive psychological thriller. Barry Keoghan stars as Oliver, a misfit student studying at Oxford University who develops a fast obsession with his preppy classmate, Felix (Jacob Elordi). The two become friends, and Felix invites Oliver to his family's mega-estate, Saltburn, for the summer.

We won't spoil how Oliver's relationship with Felix and his family devolves from there — and we also can't guarantee you'll love it — but, as EW's critic writes, "Its endless visual and literary layers will bring its ardent admirers back to it again and again, because it is a triumph of the cinema of excess, in all its orgiastic, unapologetic glory." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Saltburn*: Amazon Prime Video

**EW grade:** A

**Director:** Emerald Fennell

**Cast:** Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, Alison Oliver

Small Axe (2020)

John Boyega as Leroy Logan in 'Red, White and Blue' from the 'Small Axe' series. Amazon Studios

Steve McQueen's remarkable *Small Axe* isn't just one film; it's five. The anthology series looks at the history of life in Britain for the Black and West Indian communities, from protests to parties. Across the collection, you'll see actors like Letitia Wright, John Boyega, Micheal Ward, Kenyah Sandy, and Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn enliven "stories [that] have shaped the environment that we live in now," McQueen told EW. Beautifully shot and uniquely moving, these heartfelt films are as ambitious as they are rousing. —*M.W.*

Where to watch *Small Axe*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Steve McQueen

**Cast:** John Boyega, Letitia Wright, Shaun Parkes, Micheal Ward, Kenyah Sandy

Sound of Metal (2020)

Riz Ahmed as Ruben Stone in 'Sound of Metal'. Amazon Studios

*Sound of Metal* tells the heart-wrenching story of Ruben, a drummer who suddenly loses his hearing. "As Ruben's fear and rage begins to open itself to the unknown," writes EW's critic, "the movie reaches toward something profound — finding real, furious power in the spaces between the sound." Thanks to the powerful Oscar-nominated performance of Riz Ahmed, this intimate journey to self-acceptance is both hard to watch and impossible to look away from. —*M.W.*

Where to watch *Sound of Metal*: Amazon Prime Video

**EW grade:** A–

**Director:** Darius Marder

**Cast:** Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci, Lauren Ridloff, Mathieu Amalric

Suspiria (2018)

Dakota Johnson as Susie Bannion in 'Suspiria'. Amazon Studios

For a delightfully wacky and wild pick, try Luca Guadagnino's *Suspiria*, a loose remake of Dario Argento's 1977 Italian horror film of the same name. Dakota Johnson plays a young dancer who finds herself in a German company run by witches, including Tilda Swinton as the austere Madame Blanc. This movie isn't for the faint of heart, especially during the artistic and trippy dance sequences that verge on body horror.

There's even one scene in which a young dancer is "violently whipped around like a rag doll, her joints contorting like a possessed Swiss Army knife," EW's critic says. "In moments like that one, the film jolts to life, rivaling Argento's baroque Grand Guignol style." If you're up for a challenging, beautifully grotesque movie, look no further. —*M.W.*

Where to watch *Suspiria*: Amazon Prime Video**

**Director:** Luca Guadagnino

**Cast:** Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Mia Goth, Jessica Harper, Chloë Grace Moretz

Thirteen Lives (2022)

Colin Farrell as John Volanthen and Viggo Mortensen as Richard Stanton in 'Thirteen Lives'. Prime Video

Ron Howard's dramatization of the headline-making 2018 Thailand cave rescue flew surprisingly under the radar upon its release despite being one of his best films in years. The story sees a soccer team of 12 boys and their assistant coach enter the Tham Luang Nang Non cave system, which floods after a downpour and traps them. Though various cavers attempted to save them, the high-stakes mission proved far more difficult than anyone ever expected.

While Hollywood has often been accused of sensationalizing real events, EW's critic praises *Thirteen Lives* as "refreshingly stripped of the cloying or sentimental: a remarkable story torn from true life, and faithfully told." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Thirteen Lives*: Amazon Prime Video

**EW grade:** B

**Director:** Ron Howard

**Cast:** Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, Joel Edgerton, Tom Bateman

Uncle Frank (2020)

Paul Bettany as Frank Bledsoe, Sophia Lillis as Elizabeth Bledsoe, and Peter Macdissi as Wally Nadeem in 'Uncle Frank'.

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Award-winning writer Alan Ball (*American Beauty*, *Six Feet Under*) helmed this character-driven road trip period piece about a gay man coming to terms with his bigoted father's death. Set in the 1970s, the film follows Frank Bledsoe (Paul Bettany) as he drives back to his hometown for the funeral with his beloved niece (Sophia Lillis). Meanwhile, his secret boyfriend (Peter Macdissi) wants to tag along, too, despite Frank's reservations. The film ruminates on guilt, familial strife, and trauma with Ball's signature bittersweet touch, earning a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Television Movie. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Uncle Frank*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Alan Ball

**Cast:** Paul Bettany, Sophia Lillis, Peter Macdissi, Judy Greer, Steve Zahn

Val (2021)

Val Kilmer in 'Val'.

Val Kilmer made his mark on cinema with movies like *Top Gun* (1986), *The Doors* (1991), *Tombstone* (1993), and *Batman Forever* (1995), but he was so much more than his filmography. This intimate documentary not only delves into the highs and lows of Kilmer's career but also the details of his personal life, particularly his then-ongoing treatment for throat cancer.

Having mostly lost his voice, Kilmer's son Jack narrates the film in his father's words. EW's critic describes the sensitively assembled doc as "a lifetime of searching and self-regard distilled, somehow, into a state of grace." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Val*: Amazon Prime Video

**EW grade: **B+

**Directors:** Leo Scott, Ting Poo

**Cast:** Val Kilmer

The Vast of Night (2020)

Jake Horowitz as Everett Sloan (center) in 'The Vast of Night'. Amazon Studios

This underrated lo-fi mystery film transports us to 1950s New Mexico. In a sleepy town, a switchboard operator and a radio DJ investigate a strange audio signal that intercepts the latter's broadcast. Their findings lead them to uncover a conspiracy, and, most intriguingly, reports of an unidentified flying object. "Just the setting and veneer of the film — it's framed as an episode of a *Twilight Zone-*esque anthology TV series — should be enough for you to guess more or less where it's headed," EW's critic writes, but that doesn't make it any less of an enjoyable ride. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Vast of Night*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Andrew Patterson

**Cast:** Sierra McCormick, Jake Horowitz

You Were Never Really Here (2018)

Joaquin Phoenix as Joe in 'You Were Never Really Here'. Alison Cohen Rosa/Amazon Studios

The dark, hair-raising *You Were Never Really Here* is an arthouse hitman thriller that hits home. Directed by Lynne Ramsay, the movie follows Joe (Joaquin Phoenix), an introverted loner who rescues women who find themselves in precarious positions. It's a grisly, edge-of-your-seat film that is pulse-quickening, strangely quiet, and understated. "Phoenix only seems to have a few spoken lines in the film," notes EW's critic. "But he manages to express an entire inner world through his mannerisms and thousand-yard war-vet's stare." —*M.W.*

Where to watch *You Were Never Really Here*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Lynne Ramsay

**Cast:** Joaquin Phoenix, Judith Roberts, Ekaterina Samsonov, John Doman, Alex Manette

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Nicki Minaj Receives Signed Bible from Donald Trump, Calls It 'One of the Most Meaningful Gifts'Justin HarpSun, February 22, 2026 at 5:42 AM UTC4 min readAdd Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Win McNamee/Getty Images Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.

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Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. - Nicki Minaj received a Bible autographed by President Donald Trump, who endorsed the "God Bless the USA" edition in 2024 and sold copies for $59.99.

- Trump called the "God Bless the USA" Bible his favorite book and urged his supporters to read it, emphasizing the importance of religion and Christianity in the country.

- Minaj's association with Trump has sparked controversy among some fans and within the music community, with comedian Mike Epps apologizing for making inappropriate jokes about her and the former president. See more

Nicki Minaj is the proud owner of a Bible autographed by President Donald Trump.

The "Big Foot" rapper, 43, showed off the autographed holy book via X on Saturday, February 21, calling it "one of the most meaningful gifts [she had] ever received in [her] entire life." The cover of this "God Bless The USA" version of the Holy Bible is marketed as the "Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America, Signature Edition."

Trump, 79, officially endorsed the "God Bless the USA" edition of the Bible — a compilation created by country singer Lee Greenwood — in March 2024 and sold copies for $59.99. It comes with the Pledge of Allegiance, Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence interspersed with traditional Bible verses.

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"I want to have a lot of people have [this bible]," Trump said in a promotional video for the "God Bless the USA" edition. "You have to have it for your heart and for your soul."

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In that same video, Trump said the "God Bless the USA" Bible was his "favorite book" and urged his supporters to read it.

"Many of you have never read [the Bill of Rights] and don't know the liberties and rights you have as Americans, and how you are being threatened to lose those rights … It's happening all the time. It's a very sad thing that's going on in our country but we're going to get it turned around," he claimed in 2024. "Religion and Christianity are the biggest things missing from this country, and I truly believe that we need to bring them back and we have to bring them back fast."

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Minaj has become one of Trump's most prominent public supporters, having even described herself as the president's "number one fan" while joining him at a Treasury Department summit in Washington D.C. in January 2026.

Minaj's association with Trump has proved to be controversial among some of her fans and within the music community. Comedian Mike Epps apologized to Minaj earlier this month for joking that she was "having a train run on her by Donald Trump and them" during a live show in Kentucky.

"I just want to apologize to you, Nicki Minaj, for saying the stuff that I said," he later said via his Instagram Story. "I want to apologize to your husband, your kids, all that for saying what I said."

The comedian went on, "I'm a comedian. Sometimes I get on that stage, and I have a little drink, and I go wild. I'm non-filtered."

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Last year, the rapper aligned herself with Turning Point USA, a conservative activist group founded by the late Charlie Kirk. (Kirk was fatally shot during a campus event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on September 10, 2025. Tyler James Robinson has been arrested in connection with the shooting but has not yet entered a plea.)

Erika Kirk and Nicki Minaj. Getty Images; Olivier Touron / AFP)

Minaj appeared on stage with Charlie's widow, Erika Kirk (née Frantzve), at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona, in December 2025. During that event, Minaj committed an embarrassing faux pas by telling young men they had "amazing role models like the assassin, JD Vance, our vice president."

The musician stopped mid-sentence and then covered her face, seemingly in embarrassment. Erika attempted to lighten the mood by assuring Minaj that she took no offense to the "assassin" joke.

"Trust me, there's nothing new under the sun that I have not heard," Kirk replied with a laugh. "So, you're fine. I love you [and] you have to laugh about it — truly. I have been called every single thing, and you know what? God is so good, you let it roll right off your back."

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Vance, 41, later attempted to reframe the event and defend Minaj via X.

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"Nicki Minaj said something at Amfest that was really profound," Vance tweeted. "I'm paraphrasing, but she said, 'Just because I want little Black girls to think they're beautiful doesn't mean I need to put down little girls with blonde hair and blue eyes.'"

The vice president continued, "We all got wrapped up over the last few years in zero sum thinking. This was because the people who think they rule the world pit us against one another. @NICKIMINAJ rejects that. We all should."

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Look out, world! *Heated Rivalry* stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie have landed their next roles following their breakout turns on the Crave queer hockey drama that became a viral sensation after the show's premiere on HBO Max late last year.

The Canadian-born Williams is teaming up with Crave once again. On Tuesday, the network revealed that the 25-year-old will star in its half-hour drama series *Yaga*, which focuses on the myth of Baba Yaga, a female character from Slavic folklore who is depicted as a witch.

The series is an adaptation of a play by Kat Sandler, who will serve as writer and showrunner on the eight-episode series, and also features *The Matrix* star Carrie-Anne Moss, Noah Reid (*Schitt's Creek*), and Clark Backo (*Letterkenny*).

Per the synopsis, the drama follows Rapp (Reid), a private investigator who arrives in a small coastal town to investigate the disappearance of a young heir to a powerful fishery, Henry Park (Williams). The investigator finds himself at odds with an apprehensive local detective, Carson (Backo); a charismatic university professor with a taste for younger men, Katherine (Moss); and "a labyrinth of enigmatic suspects, secret lives, and ancient magic."

Hudson Williams in 2026.

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While *Yaga *is the first new role for Williams post-*Heated Rivalry*, the actor revealed in a November interview that he had recently booked a role on Netflix's upcoming limited series *The* *Altruists. *Written by Graham Moore, the series stars Julia Garner and Anthony Boyle, and tells the story of Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison, two hyper-smart, ambitious young idealists who tried to remake the global financial system in the blink of an eye — and then seduced, coaxed, and teased each other into stealing $8 billion.

Williams also shared that he was filming and directing three short films with plans to release sometime in the future.

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Storrie is heading back to his comedy roots with a role in A24's upcoming comedy *Peaked.*

The Texan is in talks to join the star-studded cast, which includes Molly Gordon, Allie Levitan, Laura Dern, Simone Ashley, Levon Hawke, Mitra Jouhari, and Gabby Windey, according to Deadline. While Storrie's potential role hasn't been revealed, the film is set to begin production this month.

Written by Levitan and Gordon, who will also direct, the film is said to follow "the two girls who traumatized you in high school as they try to relive their glory days at their 10-year reunion." A24 will finance the project and produce alongside David Hinojosa, Zach Nutman and Gordon, with Levitan executive-producing.

The news of Storrie's potential role comes soon after it was announced the *Joker: Folie à Deux *actor will make his *Saturday Night Live* hosting debut on Feb. 28. He'll be joined by musical guest Mumford & Sons, who are old pros by now after three previous stints on the Studio 8H stage.

Connor Storrie at the 2026 Golden Globes.

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No word yet on whether Williams is lined up for a cameo during his costar's debut, but* SNL* alum Jimmy Fallon has already vouched for him to host, so it wouldn't be a surprise if he did. Either way, seeing the pair together after their stint as torchbearers for the Olympic torch relay would be a sweet treat for *Heated Rivalry* fans who have a bit of a wait for the second season of the provocative Canadian drama.

It's been a whirlwind for Williams and Storrie since *Heated Rivalry* premiered in November with the duo playing the star-crossed, puck-smashing Shane and Ilya, respectively, rival hockey players whose passion explodes into lust (and eventually love).

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The previously unknown actors found themselves mucking it up at the Golden Globes, being parodied on *SNL*, and more thanks to the fervent response from viewers. Fallon even told ** that Williams' appearance on *The Tonight Show* resulted in "one of the hottest audiences we've ever had."

Season 2 will adapt author Rachel Reid's *The Long Game*, the sixth book in Reid's ever-expanding *Game Changers* series. *The Long Game* picks up roughly three years after the events of *Heated Rivalry* and finds Shane and Ilya still dating in secret. Between Ilya's wavering mental health and Shane's intensified anxiety about being discovered, the pair struggle to contend with longing for family and belonging, as well as the fear of losing everything.

"It's time for them to decide what's most important — hockey or love," reads a synopsis.

Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie on 'Heated Rivalry'.

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A season 2 premiere date has yet to be announced, but creator Jacob Tierney told EW in December that he doesn't plan for the wait to exceed 18 months.

"It will not be same time next year, but it'll be pretty soon after that," he said. "It's not gonna be two years. It's not even gonna be 18 months, I don't think. So we're gonna go as fast as we can, while ensuring that we're doing as good a job as we possibly can."

A safe bet, based on these remarks, is a spring 2027 release.**

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From the return of the Avengers in *Doomsday* and the Hunger Games prequel, *Sunrise on the Reaping* to Tom Holland's latest adventure as Spider-Man and a new mission for Mando and Grogu, 2026 is shaping up to be a jam-packed year with big movies.

We're also getting the return of Miranda Priestly in *The Devil Wears Prada 2*, a new *Practical Magic* movie, a re-teaming of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon in *The Rip*, Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in Emerald Fennell's take on the literary classic *Wuthering Heights*, a new He-Man in the form of Nicholas Galitzine in *Masters of the Universe*, Christopher Nolan's latest theatrical *Odyssey*, and Jessie Buckley's version of *The Bride* of Frankenstein, among so many other movies hitting theaters and streaming.

Mark your calendars, and check back as we update this article throughout the year.**

**FEB. 4*****Relationship Goals* - Prime Video**

**FEB. 6*****Dracula* - In theaters***Jimpa* - In theaters***Kokuho* - In select theaters***Pillion* - In theaters (wide release)***Solo Mio* - In theaters***The Strangers – Chapter 3* - In theaters***Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience* - In theaters**

**FEB. 13*****By Design* - In theaters***Crime 101* - In theaters***GOAT* - In theaters***Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die* - In theaters***Tyler Perry's Joe's College Road Trip* - Netflix***Wuthering Heights* - In theaters**

**FEB. 20*****The Dreadful* - In theaters***Epic: Elvis Presley in Concert* (doc) - In IMAX theaters***How to Make a Killing* - In theaters***I Can Only Imagine 2* - In theaters***Kokuho* - In theaters (wide release)***Midwinter Break* - In theaters***Protector* - In theaters***Psycho Killer* - In theaters

**FEB. 25*****The Bluff* - Prime Video**

**FEB. 27*****Dreams* - In theaters***Epic: Elvis Presley in Concert* (doc) - In theaters (wide release)***In the Blink of an Eye* - Hulu, Hulu on Disney+***K-POPS* - In theaters***Scream 7* - In theaters

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**MARCH 6*****The Bride* - In theaters***Heel* - In theaters***Hoppers* - In theaters***Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man* - In select theaters***War Machine* - Netflix**

**MARCH 13*****Reminders of Him* - In theaters***Undertone* - In theaters**

**MARCH 20*****Forbidden Fruits* - In theaters***Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man* - Netflix***Project Hail Mary* - In theaters***Tow* - In theaters**

**MARCH 26*****The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One* - In theaters

**MARCH 27****Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice - Hulu***Ready or Not 2: Here I Come* - In theaters***They Will Kill You* - In theaters**

**APRIL 3*****The Drama* - In theaters***A Great Awakening* - In theaters***The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* - In theaters

**APRIL 7*****Varanasi* - In theaters**

**APRIL 10*****The Christophers* - In select theaters***You, Me & Tuscany* - In theaters**

**APRIL 17*****Lee Cronin's The Mummy* - In theaters***Lorne* (doc) - In theaters***Normal* - In theaters**

**APRIL 24*****Apex* - Netflix***I Swear* - In theaters***Michael* - In theaters***Omaha* - In theaters**

**MAY 1*****Animal Farm* - In theaters***The Devil Wears Prada 2 *- In theaters***Hokum *- In theaters**

**MAY 6*****The Resurrection of the Christ: Part Two* - In theaters

**MAY 8*****Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft – The Tour (Live in 3D)* - In theaters***paRemarkably Bright Creatures* - Netflix***The Sheep Detectives* - In theaters**

**MAY 12*****Marty, Life Is Short* (doc) - Netflix**

**MAY 15*****Mortal Kombat 2* - In theaters***Obsession* - In theaters***Poetic License* - In theaters**

**MAY 22*****I Love Boosters* - In theaters***The Mandalorian and Grogu* - In theaters***Tuner* - In theaters (limited release)

**MAY 29*****The Breadwinner* - In theaters***Passenger* - In theaters***Pressure* - In theaters***Stop! That! Train!* - In theaters***Tuner* - In theaters (wide release)**

**JUNE 5*****Animal Friends* - In theaters***Masters of the Universe* - In theaters

**JUNE 12*****Disclosure Day* - In theaters***Scary Movie 6* - In theaters**

**JUNE 19*****Girls Like Girls* - In theaters***Toy Story 5* - In theaters**

**JUNE 26*****Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow* - In theaters**Untitled Jackass Event Film - In theaters**

**JULY 1*****Minions 3* - In theaters**

**JULY 3*****Shiver* - In theaters**

**JULY 10*****Moana* (live-action) - In theaters

**JULY 14*****The Rivals of Amziah King* - In theaters (limited release)

**JULY 21*****The Rivals of Amziah King* - In theaters (wide release)**

**JULY 17*****The Odyssey* - In theaters**

**JUY 24*****Evil Dead Burn *- In theaters**

**JULY 31*****Spider-Man: Brand New Day* - In theaters

**AUG. 7*****One Night Only* - In theaters***Super Troopers 3* - In theaters***Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma* - In theaters**

**AUG. 14*****Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie* - In theaters

**AUG. 16*****Flowervale Street* - In theaters**

**AUG. 21****Untitled Insidious film - In theaters**

**AUG. 26*****Coyote vs. Acme* - In theaters**

**AUG. 28*****Cliffhanger* - In theaters***The Dog Stars* - In theaters***Finding Emily* - In theaters**

**SEPT. 4*****Spa Weekend* - In theaters**

**SEPT. 11*****Clayface* - In theaters***Sense and Sensibility* - In theaters**

**SEPT. 18*****A Practical Magic Film* - In theaters***Resident Evil* - In theaters**

**SEPT. 25*****Charlie Harper* - In theaters***Forgotten Island* - In theaters**

**OCT. 2*****Digger* - In theaters**

**OCT. 9*****The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender* - In theaters***Other Mommy* - In theaters***The Social Reckoning* - In theaters**

**OCT. 16*****Street Fighter* - In theaters***Whalefall* - In theaters**

**OCT. 23*****Remain* - In theaters***Wife & Dog* - In theaters**

**NOV. 6*****Archangel* - In theaters***The Cat in the Hat* - In theaters***Godzilla Minus Zero* - In theaters**

**NOV. 13*****Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol* - In theaters**

**NOV. 20*****The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping* - In theaters

**NOV. 25*****Focker In-Law* - In theaters***Hexed* - In theaters**

**DEC. 4*****Violent Night 2* - In theaters**

**DEC. 11*****Jumanji 3* - In theaters**

**DEC. 18*****Avengers: Doomsday* - In theaters***Dune: Part Three* - In theaters***Ice Age 6* - In theaters**

**DEC. 23*****The Angry Birds 3* - In theaters**

**DEC. 25****Werwulf - In theaters

**JAN. 2*****The Dutchman* - In theaters***The Plague *- In theaters (wide release)***We Bury the Dead* - In theaters**

**JAN. 9*****The Chronology of Water* - In theaters (wide release)***Dead Man's Wire* - In theaters (limited release)***Greenland 2: Migration* - In theaters***People We Meet on Vacation* - Netflix***Primate* - In theaters**

**JAN. 16*****28 Years Later: The Bone Temple* - In theaters***Dead Man's Wire* - In theaters (wide release)***Hamnet* - In theaters (wide release)***A Private Life* - In theaters (limited release)***The Rip* - Netflix***The Testament of Ann Lee* - In theaters (wide release)**

**JAN. 23*****Clika* - In theaters***H Is for Hawk* - In theaters***Mercy* - In theaters***Return to Silent Hill* - In theaters**

**JAN. 28*****The Wrecking Crew* - Prime Video**

**JAN. 30*****The Moment* - In theaters***Send Help* - In theaters**

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The hunt for One-Eyed Willy's lost treasure still captivates audiences over four decades since the release of *The Goonies. *

Starring a motley crew of soon-to-be-stars, Richard Donner's '80s cult classic (born from a story by Steven Spielberg) follows a group of "reject" kids from the "Goon Docks" of Astoria, Ore., who discover a burnt-edged treasure map belonging to a 17th-century pirate. The long-lost gold could save their homes from foreclosure, but finding it will force them to navigate hidden caves, dodge booby traps, and outpace the ruthless Fratelli clan.**

Several cast members, including Josh Brolin, Sean Astin, and Ke Huy Quan would go on to enjoy critical and commercial success, but, for a generation of moviegoers, they'll always be the Goonies. And now they have more to cheer about: A sequel produced by Spielberg and OG screenwriter Chris Columbus is officially in the works.

In the meantime, let's catch up with *The Goonies* cast — but first, you'll have to do the Truffle Shuffle.

Sean Astin (Michael "Mikey" Walsh)

Sean Astin as Michael 'Mikey' Walsh in 'The Goonies'; Sean Astin visits the SiriusXM Studios in N.Y.C. on Oct. 14, 2015. Everett Collection; Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images

Sean Astin donned braces and carried an inhaler as Mikey Walsh in* The Goonies*. The actor later revealed to EW in July 2010 that he got to keep some memorabilia from the set.

"I had one of the original maps. I had one of the original asthma inhalers. We probably five-finger-discounted a good two dozen doubloons from the set," he recalled. "Those are all gone."

Astin went on to play some of Hollywood's most memorable underdog roles. He starred as the titular character in the biographical football flick *Rudy* (1993) and then played the great hobbit Samwise Gamgee in *The Lord of the Rings* trilogy (2001–2003).

He also appeared in the second season of *Stranger Things* (in addition to one season 3 episode); provided narration and other voice work for Netflix's animated *Epic Tales of Captain Underpants *franchise; popped up in episodes of *Young Rock*, *Perry Mason*, and *The Conners*, among other titles; and also reunited with his former *Goonies* costar Ke Huy Quan in *Love Hurts* (2025).

In September 2025, Astin followed in the footsteps of his mom, Patty Duke, when he was elected the National President of SAG-AFTRA.

He shares three daughters with film producer Christine Astin, with whom he's been married since 1992.

Josh Brolin (Brandon "Brand" Walsh)

Josh Brolin as Brandon 'Brand' Walsh in 'The Goonies'; Josh Brolin attends the 'Hail, Caesar!' photo call during the 66th Berlin International Film Festival on Feb. 11, 2016. Everett Collection; Matthias Nareyek/WireImage

Like Sean Astin, *The Goonies *also catapulted a young Josh Brolin into Hollywood stardom, though he struggled to replicate that success in the aftermath of the classic film's release.

"I had a blast," he told EW in December 2007, "but it was the worst f---ing movie I could've done for my first one. After that, everything was like, 'Eh.'"

He found his second wind in the 21st century in films like *No Country for Old Men* (2007), *Milk* (2008) — for which he was nominated for an Oscar — *W.* (2008)*, Inherent Vice *(2015), and *Hail, Caesar!* (2016).

Brolin made his foray into the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the warlord Thanos in the *Avengers *film series. He also had a meaty role as the antihero Cable in *Deadpool 2* (2018).

Brolin starred as Gurney Halleck in the Academy Award-winning adaptation of *Dune* (2021) and *Dune: Part Two* (2024); as Royal Abbott on the Amazon Prime Video series *Outer Range*; and as Moke Munger in *Brothers* (2024).

He remains prolific — in 2025 alone, he starred in Zach Cregger's *Weapons*, Edgar Wright's *The Running Man*, and Rian Johnson's *Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. *He also voiced George Washington in Ken Burns' *The American Revolution *docuseries.

In August 2025, he expressed skepticism about a *Goonies* sequel. "I hope it does [happen] because the experience was so great," he told *Entertainment Tonight*. "The movie is received so well, generation after generation. It's just everything good about it. The trepidation that I have is that you release something else that taints that. I don't want to taint what my memory of it [is]."

In September 2016, Brolin married his former assistant, model Kathryn Boyd. They welcomed a daughter in 2018 and another in 2020. He also has two children from his previous marriage to actress Alice Adair.**

Corey Feldman (Clark "Mouth" Devereaux)

Corey Feldman as Clark 'Mouth' Devereaux in 'The Goonies'; Corey Feldman attends the premiere of 'Why Him?' in Westwood, Calif., on Dec. 17, 2016. Warner Bros; Frank Trapper/Corbis/Getty Images

Corey Feldman was already a child star (and later, heartthrob) in Hollywood before his role as Mouth, and has appeared in countless films since the 1980s, most notably *Stand by Me* (1986) and *The Lost Boys* (1987).

Feldman remembers the *Goonies* experience fondly, discussing the many celebrities who came to visit during production. "It was like we had the coolest set on the lot," he said at a May 2013 reunion. "Harrison Ford came and walked the caves with us. We felt like we were in *Indiana Jones*."

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Over the past decade and change, Feldman has continued to act in independent productions. He also voiced Slash on the animated *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* TV series from 2013 to 2017. The actor released a documentary in 2020 about the alleged sexual abuse he and his longtime friend Corey Haim (and *Lost Boys* costar) survived as child actors in the '80s.

In 2025, Feldman was one of the first competitors to go home on season 34 of *Dancing With the Stars*. That same year, a documentary, *Corey Feldman vs. the World*, chronicled Feldman on tour with Corey's Angels, a band comprised of lingerie-clad women that drew backlash after a 2016 *Today* performance.

Feldman shares one child, son Zen Scott, with ex-wife Susie Sprague. He's currently in a relationship with musician Adrien Skye.

Jeff Cohen (Lawrence "Chunk" Cohen)

Jeff Cohen as Lawrence 'Chunk' Cohen in 'The Goonies'; Jeff Cohen arrives at the Academy Celebrates Filmmaker Richard Donner in Beverly Hills on June 7, 2017. Everett Collection; Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images

Since doing the Truffle Shuffle as Chunk in *The Goonies, *Jeff Cohen had a couple of small guest appearances on TV hits like *Family Ties* and *She's the Sheriff,* but his acting career mostly stalled out. He recalled in a June 2015 interview with the *Daily Mail* that once puberty hit, he couldn't book gigs anymore.

"It was terrible," he said. "My first love was acting, but puberty had other ideas. It was a forced retirement. I didn't give up acting. Acting gave me up."

Cohen has turned his attention to the courtroom, working in entertainment law — he is a founding partner of Cohen & Gardner, LLP.

Fun fact: Cohen arranged the casting contract for his former *Goonies* costar Ke Huy Quan for *Everything Everywhere All at Once* (2022). In February 2026, the pair reunited on the red carpet for Michelle Yeoh's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.**

Ke Huy Quan (Richard "Data" Wang)

Ke Huy Quan as Richard 'Data' Wang in 'The Goonies'; Ke Huy Quan attends the Academy Celebrates Filmmaker Richard Donner in Beverly Hills on June 7, 2017.

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For a while, slick shoes didn't quite get off the ground after his breakout roles in *Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom* (1984) and *The Goonies. *Quan spent a few decades both in front of and behind the camera, appearing on the TV shows *Nothing Is Easy *and *Head of the Class,* as well as the films *Breathing Fire* (1991) and *Encino Man *(1992).

After being out of the spotlight for more than two decades, the actor landed a career-turning role as Waymond Wang in the seven-time Oscar-winning *Everything Everywhere All at Once*, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. During his speech, Quan thanked Cohen, his "Goonies brother for life." He then reflected on his journey in Hollywood, telling the audience that "dreams are something you have to believe in. I almost gave up on mine. To everyone out there, please keep your dreams alive!"

Since his Oscar win, Quan rejoined his *EEAAO* costars Michelle Yeoh and Stephanie Hsu on Disney+'s *American Born Chinese*; appeared in season 2 of *Loki*; voiced Han in *Kung Fu Panda 4* (2024) and Gary De'Snake in *Zootopia 2* (2025); and landed his first lead film role in the action comedy *Love Hurts*, in which he reunited with *Goonies* costar Sean Astin.

In February 2025, Quan was honored with a hand-and-footprint ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles — and it turned into a nostalgic *Goonies* reunion, with the film's screenwriter Chris Columbus and former castmates Corey Feldman, Jeff Cohen, Kerri Green, and Josh Brolin joining him for the historic moment.

"I could not be happier for you," Brolin said during his speech. "I know we all are — all us Goonies — here for an honor that is not only totally deserved but celebrates all that is right in this industry."

Quan is married to Echo Quan, who worked as a translator on *EEAAO, *and continues to be by his side as his assistant on projects like *The Electric State* and *Love Hurts*.

Martha Plimpton (Stephanie "Stef" Steinbrenner)

Martha Plimpton as Stephanie 'Stef' Steinbrenner in 'The Goonies'; Martha Plimpton attends the Planned Parenthood 100th anniversary gala in NYC on May 2, 2017. Warner Bros; Roy Rochlin/FilmMagic

Like many of her costars, Martha Plimpton's role as Stef with the cool earrings catapulted her into the Hollywood spotlight, and she's had a steady career since, though *The Goonies* remains one of her most popular films.

"I'm certainly impressed by the fact that it's really taken such a hold in popular culture," she told Sky News in March 2023. "And I don't think any of us expected that it necessarily would when it came out. I mean, we all had an extraordinary time filming it. And, you know, I guess ultimately it did change all of our lives, really. It's just wonderful."

A prolific stage actress, Plimpton's been nominated for three Tony Awards.** **On TV, she's been on shows like *ER*, *How to Make It in America*, *The Good Wife* (winning an Emmy for Guest Actress in a Drama Series), *Raising Hope* (earning an Emmy nomination for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series), *The Real O'Neals*, and *Generation. *

Most recently, she starred in a pair of HBO series: *The Regime* and *Task*.

Kerri Green (Andrea "Andy" Carmichael)

Kerri Green as Andrea 'Andy' Carmichael in 'The Goonies'; Kerri Green smiles for a picture at Collectormania 15 at the Stadium MK in Bletchley, England, in June 2009. Warner Bros; Mark Owens/Getty Images

Though she made the point that yellow raincoats are imperative to treasure hunting, Kerri Green has only appeared in a handful of films since the release of *The Goonies*.

In the '80s, she was seen in *Summer Rental *(1985),* Lucas *(1986), and *Three for the Road *(1987), and appeared on TV shows like *In the Heat of the Night, ER, Mad About You, *and *Law & Order: SVU*. The last film she was in was 2012's *Complacent*.

Recalling her experience on *The Goonies*, Green spoke at a Comic-Con event in Ireland in September 2023 about how most of the effects in the film were real. "There was no CGI except the stones coming down at the end when we're escaping, that's CGI, and then the ship at the end, but everything else was real," she revealed. "I think that's one of the reasons why people still love watching it."**

John Matuszak (Lotney "Sloth" Fratelli)

John Matuszak as Lotney 'Sloth' Fratelli in 'The Goonies'; John Matuszak attends the screening of ABC's 'Cracked Up' in Beverly Hills on May 18, 1987. Everett Collection; Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage

Before donning Sloth's Superman shirt and saving the day, John Matuszak played in the NFL for nearly a decade and was even the 1973 first draft pick and won two Super Bowls as part of the Oakland Raiders. His acting career after *The Goonies* included films like *One Crazy Summer *(1986) and *Down the Drain *(1990).

Unfortunately, Matuszak died a couple of years after *The Goonies *came out from an accidental overdose in 1989 at the age of 38.

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*The Goonies* is currently available to rent on Amazon Prime Video.

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