The Breakfast Club’ Stars Reunite for First Time in 40 Years
For the first time since detention ended in 1985, The Breakfast Club’s iconic Brat Pack—Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, and Anthony Michael Hall—reunited on stage at Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), and fans are still fist-pumping to Simple Minds’ “Don’t You (Forget About Me).”
The emotional panel, moderated by Josh Horowitz, marked the first time all five stars shared a stage since the film’s release. Even Principal Vernon would’ve shed a tear!
Why This Reunion Hit Feels Like a Hug from John Hughes
Hosted in Chicago (where the movie was filmed!), the reunion wasn’t just nostalgia bait—it was a love letter to the late director John Hughes and the film’s lasting legacy. Here’s why this moment mattered:
- “We Finally Got Emilio!”
Molly Ringwald joked about Estevez’s absence at past reunions: “We don’t have to use the cardboard cutout anymore!” Estevez, who skipped his own high school reunions, admitted, “This felt special… It’s here in Chicago, where we made the film. It just felt like it was time.” - The Whistle That Started It All
The cast walked out to the “Colonel Bogey March”—the same tune their characters whistled in detention—a cheeky nod that sent fans into a time warp. - Behind-the-Scenes Stories
From Hall’s geeky Brian Johnson to Nelson’s rebellious Bender, the cast shared untold memories of Hughes’ genius. Sheedy even teased how her character’s iconic “dandruff art” scene was improvised! - Why This Movie Still Matters
The Breakfast Club wasn’t just a movie; it defined a generation. As Ringwald put it, “It’s about seeing yourself in these characters, even 40 years later.”
Wait, Where’s the Principal?
Fans may wonder: Did Paul Gleason (the strict Principal Vernon) make a ghostly cameo? Sadly, no—Gleason passed away in 2006. But his presence loomed large, with the cast recalling his deadpan humor and how he “terrified” them between takes.
Your Burning Questions, Answered
Q: When was The Breakfast Club reunion?
A: April 13, 2025, at Chicago’s C2E2—just after the film’s 40th anniversary.
Q: Will there be a sequel or reboot?
A: No plans yet, but Sony’s rumored St. Elmo’s Fire reunion has fans buzzing.
Q: Where can I watch the panel?
A: Deadline posted the full video [here](insert link)—grab your Pop-Tarts and press play!
Final Takeaway: Don’t You Forget About Them
This reunion wasn’t just a walk down memory lane—it was proof that The Breakfast Club’s themes of identity, rebellion, and connection still resonate. As Judd Nelson quipped, “We’re all still here… just with fewer detention slips.”
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