US EditionMel Brooks, Josh Gad Officially Announce 'Spaceballs' Sequel
- Mel Brooks and Josh Gad revealed that a sequel to the 1987 cult favorite Spaceballs is currently in development, with a planned theatrical release scheduled for 2027.
- The sequel stems from enduring fan interest in the original Star Wars spoof, which Brooks directed and in which he played multiple roles.
- Josh Greenbaum will direct the film from a script co-written by Gad, Benji Samit, and Dan Hernandez, with Gad also producing and expected to appear.
- At age 98, Brooks is set to return as Yogurt, joined by Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis reprising their original characters, while Keke Palmer brings fresh energy to the sequel.
- The sequel, described as a non-prequel, non-reboot expansion of the franchise, suggests ongoing interest in Brooks’s work and promises new irreverent humor for fans.
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