Molly Ringwald is arguably still best known for her roles in a few of John Hughes’ films. She was part of the cast of The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles and Pretty in Pink. Even today each of these movies and others from Hughes are still well loved for their depictions of the struggles of the high school experience and adolescence in general. Considering how popular the teen flicks still are, it's hard not to wonder if any of Hughes' movies could be remade. Well, Ringwald has some strong thoughts on that subject.
Anyone who needs an idea of how ubiquitous remakes have become should look no further than the 2026 movie schedule. Revamps The Bride!, The Mummy and Moana are headed to theaters before the end of the year. Could a John Hughes movie ever get the remake treatment next? At the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, Molly Ringwald spoke with People, and it seems she's not exactly for the idea of rebooting Hughes' movies:
