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: In 2017, the Library of Congress selected The Goonies for preservation in the United States National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".

: One of the most famous "missing" pieces of the film is a deleted scene involving a giant octopus, which explains why Data mentions an octopus at the end of the movie despite it not appearing in the theatrical cut. 40th Anniversary Celebrations (2025–2026) 7.885 - The Goonies31

: To capture genuine reactions, the child actors were not allowed to see the massive pirate ship set until cameras were rolling. Reviewers from SlashFilm note that Josh Brolin was so stunned he accidentally swore, requiring the scene to be edited. : In 2017, the Library of Congress selected

: A new documentary titled Life After Goonies has been in production, featuring interviews with cast and crew captured during festival celebrations in Astoria. Reviewers from SlashFilm note that Josh Brolin was

The anniversary has sparked renewed interest in the town of Astoria, Oregon, where much of the film was shot.