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Molly Ringwald Opposes Remakes, Advocates for New Narratives

2/1/2026

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Molly Ringwald expressed disapproval of remaking John Hughes' classics at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
She noted John Hughes died in 2009 and did not want his films remade.
Ringwald said new interpretations could build on The Breakfast Club to address social media pressure and mental health.
She discussed Run Amok, a dark comedy about a high schooler producing a musical about a past school shooting.

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Molly Ringwald expressed disapproval of remaking John Hughes' classics at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
She noted John Hughes died in 2009 and did not want his films remade.
Ringwald said new interpretations could build on The Breakfast Club to address social media pressure and mental health.
She discussed Run Amok, a dark comedy about a high schooler producing a musical about a past school shooting.