Rob Lowe Shares Update on the Long-Awaited “St. Elmo's Fire” Sequel

Directed by Joel Schumacher, St. Elmo's Fire is an essential movie of the "Brat Pack" genre — a nickname given to a group of young actors and actresses who appeared in popular coming-of-age films during the 1980s.

Alongside Lowe, who continues his ongoing partnership with Atkins, Emilio Estevez, Andrew McCarthy, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Andie MacDowell and Mare Winningham also star.

Deadline reported that a sequel was in the works in June 2024. The outlet said the project is in early development at Sony Pictures.

Last year, McCarthy released the documentary Brats, which explores the "Brat Pack" and '80s-era films such as The Breakfast Club and 16 Candles. (The Deadline report about the St. Elmo's Fire sequel was released a week later.)

Speaking with PEOPLE at the time. McCarthy said that the idea of putting together a follow-up to St. Elmo's Fire gets brought up "all the time."

"I think 30, 20, even 10 years ago, people would probably [have] said no. But now I think, again, as you get older, you kind of look back on these things with a certain affection and there's nothing to prove to anyone," he said.

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Oh, lord.

The original captured the zeitgeist but I can’t imagine anyone is wondering, gee, what happened to Jules and friends?

[quote] I think it's super valid to revisit those characters that continue to mean a lot to people and watch them navigate this chapter of life, because arguably this chapter of life is every bit as interesting and fraught as — 'What do I do when I get out of college?

GET OUT OF COLLEGE???

Rob, dear. These characters got out of college 40+ years ago.

They should all be GRANDPARENTS by now!

These sequel is being made WAY too late. It should have been done 20 or 30 years ago. Not in 2025.

Did Dale ever get that much needed restraining order?

There were some pretty good sequel plot suggestions on the “Brats” thread.

I hope they take our advice!

We all know Billy would still be a loser

Link to “Brats” thread

R4, I believe he’s saying that their current stage of life (60s) should be just as interesting as the original (when they were just out of college).

I believe this movie was made already.

It's called, "The Big Chill."

I would like a prequel showing the college years. Then they could hire some bankable young actors.

Such a mediocre movie, with an uninspired script. Demi Moore rocking back and forth in what was supposed to be her big scene, whining about her "step monster" and then that pompous John Parr song on the soundtrack. It was nicknamed "The Little Chill" at the time.

It’s the only Brat Pack movie I never watched.

I love this movie but it’s so, so bad. The camp 80s ness of it all is the raison d’être. A modern sequel would be horrible.

St. Alzheimer's Fire.

How does Rob have such a chiseled jaw at his age?

Your 60s is just as interesting as your 20s? Well woo hoo! I'm in my 50s and I can't wait!

I think there's a place for this film, because there's not enough stories made about this age group, but the script and performances would have to be very good. And quite frankly better than the original.

It's easier to get away with a Man on the Inside or a Grace & Frankie kind of comedy series. This would require precision.

OP- In your photo he looks like an aging lady.

At last!

What, they all got Botox and facelifts. That’s what happened.

Did Jules grow up and have ugly daughters, too?

Mare was always the plain looking, ugly girl.

Good thing she was rich.

She was good in season five of AHS