Why This Matters: The Time is Now
The Goal! franchise is the most iconic football film series ever made, inspiring generations of fans and players. Now, it has the perfect opportunity to return with Goal IV, a film that would modernize the franchise, capture the global passion for football, and coincide with the rise of the biggest club in the world today.

Why This Project Needs to Happen Now
The Biggest Club in Football is Interested – They are ready to be the centerpiece of Goal IV, ensuring authenticity, global appeal, and unparalleled access.

• Sony Can Easily Get the Rights – Sony, which partnered with this club on a massive scale, also has a strong relationship with Disney, who currently holds theatrical rights to Goal! (through their Spider-Man partnership). A deal between Sony & Disney could bring Goal IV back to the big screen.
  
  
• Tom Holland Could Be Involved – As part of a potential deal with Disney, Tom Holland (a football fan) could even play Gavin Harris’s unrecognized son, now rising in the football world while Santiago and Gavin are both managers.
  
  
• Paolo Hewitt Supports This Project – Legendary journalist Paolo Hewitt, author of Forever the People, wants me to adapt his book into a musical biopic, Wonderwall, which could be filmed alongside Goal IV to maximize resources, locations, and marketing opportunities.
  
  
• I Have Personally Led This Project’s Development – I, Patrick McCaulay, have written the screenplays for both Goal IV and Goal V and have personally created pitch decks, assembled prospective budgets, scouted locations, secured tourism and tax incentive support, and even developed a pitch video for Goal IV. I have also contacted potential cast and crew for both films myself, covering what producers usually handle in pre-production.
  
  
• Oma Studio Group Has Offered Wembley Stadium – This level of access wasn’t even available for Bohemian Rhapsody, which grossed $910 million at the box office.
  
  
• A Major Mexican Club Is Interested in Goal V – They are prepared to be the stars of a future installment, which could be financed in part by Puma, their kit sponsor.
  
  
• With the Club World Cup and the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, football is about to become bigger than ever in North America – There has never been a better time for a new Goal! film.

What Sony & Disney Can Gain

• Sony and Goal! creator Mike Jefferies have a history of pulling off groundbreaking product placement and sponsorship deals. This project could lead to:
  
  
• Unprecedented sponsorships from football brands and streaming platforms.
  
  
• The Penguin generated $135 million USD for New York City through its production, along with approximately 2,200 local jobs. In comparison, Goal IV and Wonderwall have the potential to generate even greater revenue and job creation in their respective filming locations. Given the global appeal of both football and Oasis, these films could outperform The Penguin’s financial impact by attracting international tourism, sponsorships, and tax incentives.
  
  
• Tourism funding and tax incentives potential: Sony has a proven track record of securing major tourism incentives, receiving millions from the Mexican government for filming just one scene in Spectre in Mexico City. Similarly, The Wolf of Wall Street secured $30 million in tax incentives, covering 30% of its budget just by filming in New York. Given the scale and global interest in Goal IV and Wonderwall, these projects could surpass such figures through a combination of tourism incentives, international sponsorships, and co-productions.
  
  
• Expanded cinematic partnerships between Sony & Disney (potentially even with Tom Holland involved).
  
  
• A multi-film strategy that secures Goal IV and Goal V alongside Wonderwall.

How You Can Help
Sign this petition to show Sony and Disney that Goal IV needs to happen.
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Engage with sports and film influencers (ESPN FC, The Kick Off, TalkSport, Film Twitter, etc.).

Final Thoughts & Next Steps
This isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s about bringing the greatest football story back to life at the perfect moment in football history. With Sony, Disney, and the biggest football brands potentially involved, Goal IV could be a cultural phenomenon and inspire a new generation of players and fans.

Let’s make it happen. Sign and share!