‘Very much of its time’: Molly Ringwald doesn’t want a ‘Breakfast Club’ remake

Molly Ringwald, who starred in the famous 1985 teen movie The Breakfast Club, has made it clear that she does not support any remake of the John Hughes classic. She shared her views during a recent fan event, C2E2, in Chicago.

As reported by Deadline, Ringwald’s main point is that The Breakfast Club, while still popular today, was very much a product of its time. She argues that the movie does not include the kind of ethnic and gender diversity that modern audiences expect.

Ringwald said, “I personally don’t believe in remaking that movie. Because I think this movie is very much of its time. You know it’s very white, this movie. You don’t see a lot of different ethnicities; we don’t talk about gender, none of that, and I feel like that really doesn’t represent our world today.”

‘Breakfast Club’ remake doens’t have Molly Ringwald’s support

Instead of remaking the film as it is, Ringwald suggests creating new movies inspired by The Breakfast Club but with more awareness and inclusivity. This way, filmmakers could capture the spirit of the original while fixing its flaws and better representing today’s society.

Her comments came during a panel celebrating the film’s 40th anniversary, which marked the first time in four decades that the entire main cast—Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, and Anthony Michael Hall—had reunited. The group shared emotional moments, especially since Estevez had skipped past reunions.

They also talked about the film’s lasting appeal, sharing behind-the-scenes memories and discussing why it remains so beloved. Sheedy, in particular, mentioned how much fun they had filming and how close the cast became.

Ringwald went further to say, “I believe in making movies that are inspired by other movies, but build on it and represent what’s going on today. So I would like to see movies that are inspired by The Breakfast Club but take it in a different direction.”

Ringwald has spoken before about what makes The Breakfast Club special. She credits its lasting success to its focus on real teenage struggles, unlike many modern teen movies that rely on fantasy elements like vampires or zombies. This grounded approach, she says, is why the film still connects with audiences and why later attempts to copy its formula have failed.