Published • loading... • Updated
Mel Brooks celebrates 'Spaceballs' sequel at CinemaCon
- On Wednesday, Amazon MGM Studios unveiled the official title 'Spaceballs: The New One' during a CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas, with Mel Brooks producing and starring in the sequel set for April 23, 2027.
- The original 1987 sci-fi parody directed by Brooks grossed over $38.1 million worldwide and became a cult classic. After 38 years, the 99-year-old filmmaker returns, describing the sequel as "just like the old one, but it's newer."
- Director Josh Greenbaum reunites original cast members Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, and George Wyner alongside new additions Josh Gad, Lewis Pullman, and Keke Palmer, whose character roles remain undisclosed.
- Amazon MGM maintains strict secrecy regarding plot details, protecting them with an "industrial-strength Schwartz shield," while the cast debuted a trailer spoofing popular sci-fi franchises at the event.
- The announcement was one component of Amazon MGM's broader presentation to theater owners, which also featured first looks at Peter Farrelly's Sylvester Stallone biopic and Michael B. Jordan's 'The Thomas Crown Affair'.
Insights by Ground AI
Podcasts & Opinions
70 Articles
70 Articles
At the end of June, Mel Brooks becomes 100 years old. His fans already have reason to celebrate: The US comedian introduced the first trailer of the long-awaited sequel to »Spaceballs«, Brooks' legendary »Star Wars« parody.
·Germany
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources70
Leaning Left20Leaning Right5Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources lean Left
56% Left
L 56%
C 30%
14%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
