Get ready to revisit the Brat Pack era: Rob Lowe has officially confirmed that a sequel to the 1985 cult classic St. Elmo's Fire is in the works. During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live on Sunday, Lowe revealed that the project is moving forward, and fans won't have to wait long for the next step. "It is definitely in the works, for sure," he said. "All of us actors want to do it, and we're supposed to get a draft of the script the first week of October."
That timeline suggests the long-rumored follow-up is finally gaining momentum. Whispers of a sequel have circulated for years, but Lowe previously described talks as being in "very, very, very, very, very early stages." Now, with a script draft imminent, it seems the reunion of those Georgetown University graduates is closer than ever.
The original St. Elmo's Fire, directed by Joel Schumacher, hit theaters in 1985 and became a defining film for the Brat Pack—a group of young actors that also included Demi Moore, Andrew McCarthy, Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson, and Emilio Estevez. The movie followed a tight-knit group of friends navigating love, careers, and adulthood after college. While critics were mixed at the time, it has since earned a devoted following and is remembered as a touchstone of 1980s coming-of-age cinema.
At the box office, the film was a solid success, earning $37.8 million against a $10 million budget, almost entirely from domestic screenings. Its legacy has only grown, and a sequel would join a wave of legacy sequels that have become a staple of modern Hollywood. Recent examples include Practical Magic 2, which reunited Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock as the Owens sisters after nearly three decades. That film, however, underperformed financially and received lukewarm reviews, highlighting the risks of revisiting beloved properties.
But Lowe's enthusiasm—and the cast's collective willingness—suggests St. Elmo's Fire 2 could avoid that fate. The actor's confirmation is the strongest signal yet that the project is real and progressing. With a draft expected in October, production could potentially gear up in the coming months, though no release date or studio has been announced.
For now, fans can take comfort in knowing that the original cast is eager to return. As Lowe put it, "All of us actors want to do it." That unity is a promising sign for a sequel that many thought would never happen. Whether it captures the magic of the original remains to be seen, but the pieces are certainly falling into place.
As legacy sequels continue to dominate headlines, St. Elmo's Fire 2 has the potential to be a standout—if it can balance nostalgia with a fresh story. With Lowe and his co-stars on board and a script on the horizon, the project is one to watch. Stay tuned for more updates as they develop.
