Mel Brooks, Josh Gad Officially Announce 'Spaceballs' Sequel
- Mel Brooks and Josh Gad have revealed that a sequel to the 1987 sci-fi parody Spaceballs is currently in development and planned for a theatrical release in 2027.
- The sequel follows decades of Spaceballs' cult popularity and Brooks' decision to revisit the film after asking, "What do the fans want?".
- Josh Greenbaum, who previously directed the cult comedy Barb and Star, is set to helm a new project written by Josh Gad, Benji Samit, and Dan Hernandez. Gad is also producing and is expected to feature in the film.
- Original cast members Mel Brooks , Bill Pullman , and Rick Moranis will reprise their roles, joined by new cast member Keke Palmer, while the film is described as a 'Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel'.
- The sequel’s development highlights Brooks’ enduring comedic influence at age 98 and aims to expand the franchise while honoring the original’s humor and fan base.
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Everything to Know About 'Spaceballs 2': Mel Brooks Will Return in Sequel
A new Spaceballs movie is in the works at Amazon MGM Studios. Mel Brooks announced he is returning to the sequel of the 1987 parody film with a cast full of all-star actors who are eager to bring the colorful characters back to life. Brooks directed, cowrote and produced the first Spaceballs film, which also starred John Candy, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, Dick Van Patten, George Wyner and Joan Rivers. News of the sequel was first …

‘Spaceballs 2’ is coming! Wait, what was so cool about the original ‘Spaceballs’?
By Christie D’Zurilla, Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — “Spaceballs 2” is incoming, director Mel Brooks confirmed Thursday on social media, 38 years after the original “Spaceballs” crashed onto the space-opera scene. Hey, what’s a few decades between friends, amirite? Given that three-quarters of the current moviegoing audience was not even born 38 years ago, a person might wonder why they should care about a “Spaceballs” sequel. Well! We. Have. …
Mel Brooks returns from the retirement home to save a galaxy 'very, very, very, very, far away'
After nearly 40 years, Mel Brooks is finally making a follow-up to his classic Star Wars spoof, Spaceballs. The nonagenarian announced the project with a hilarious clip parodying the opening scroll made famous by the Star Wars series – created by George Lucas and now run into the ground by Disney.Read Entire Article
'Spaceballs 2' Recruits Keke Palmer And Lewis Pullman; Bill Pullman And Rick Moranis Set To Return
Amazon MGM Studios’ sequel to the 1987 Star Wars parody Spaceballs has added Keke Palmer to its cast. According to Deadline , Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis will return as Lone Starr and Dark Helmet, and Pullman’s son, Thunderbolts* star Lewis Pullman, is also set to appear in the film. Mel Brooks shared a new teaser for the film on social media Not much is known about Palmer’s role, but Mel Brooks, who co-wrote, produced and directed the original
Mel Brooks is returning for Spaceballs 2
Spaceballs, which was first released nearly 40 years ago, is getting a sequel in 2027 from Amazon MGM Studios. A Spaceballs 2 announcement trailer posted Thursday doesn’t have any solid details besides the date, though it does poke fun at the entertainment industry’s obsession with franchises and spinoffs by listing many of them out. (I particularly liked “DCU attempt Number 1” and “DCU attempt Number 2.”) Mel Brooks, who played Yogurt (a Yoda p…
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