Stand by Me Stars Reunite for Tour

0:00It's March 25th. Welcome in. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News today, where the headlines shine, powered by AI. The original child stars from Stand By Me, Will Wheaton, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O'Connell are reuniting for a multi-city tour celebrating the 1985 classic. The timing feels especially meaningful now, following the recent passing of director Rob Reiner, who launched their careers with the coming of age, story based on a Stephen King novella. These actors have shared grief before, after losing co-star River Phoenix in 1993. Reiner's death brought them closer, turning the tour into a tribute. They appeared together on Zoom, reminiscing about that Oregon summer shoot when they were just preteens, and decided to push forward with screenings, instead of cancelling. The film faced big hurdles back then, studios passed on it, seeing no blockbuster potential against hits like Rambo. Producer Norman Lear stepped in, funding it for about $8 million.

1:03It surprised everyone, pulling in over $52 million at the box office, and becoming a timeless hit about friendship and adventure. Fans of all ages are showing up at the events, from kids to grandparents, with younger crowds loving its stranger things vibe. Justin and O'Connell even joined the Oscars tribute to Reiner, while Feldman washed from afar. The tour rolls on, with stops in Anaheim, Seattle, Portland, Indianapolis, and Chicago. A 4K restoration hit select theaters in the US and Canada, for one week starting this Friday, giving new and old fans a chance to relive those. Big screen moments that still capture what real movies can do.