Overview
- At the Jan. 26 Sundance premiere of Run Amok, Ringwald told People that John Hughes did not want his films remade and said she agrees they should not be.
- She said The Breakfast Club remains the most relevant touchstone but urged creators to build new works that reflect this generation’s issues rather than attempt a direct remake.
- Outlets note there is no confirmed remake in development, and any project would require approval from the Hughes estate, with recent chatter characterized as unconfirmed.
- Discussing Run Amok, Ringwald highlighted its focus on teens navigating today’s realities, including school lockdowns, as an example of contemporary perspectives.
- Her stance echoes comments from 2025 about the originals being of their time with limited representation, and she added she still occasionally sees former co-stars.