'Spaceballs 2' officially titled 'Spaceballs: The New One', set for 2027 release
Washington, April 16
Amazon MGM Studios has officially unveiled the title of its long-awaited 'Spaceballs' sequel, confirming at CinemaCon in Las Vegas that the film will be called 'Spaceballs: The New One' and will release theatrically on April 23, 2027.
The announcement came via a pre-taped video featuring franchise creator Mel Brooks, who returns as both producer and star, as per Deadline.
Injecting his signature humour, Brooks joked he could not attend the event in person because he was "seeing Phish at the Sphere," before revealing the cheeky title.
The presentation leaned heavily into comedy, with actor Rick Moranis, reprising his iconic role as Dark Helmet, making a notable appearance.
Moranis, who has been largely absent from the screen for years, was repeatedly interrupted during his segment by co-stars Josh Gad and Keke Palmer in a series of pre-taped gags.
Director Josh Greenbaum, present on stage alongside cast members Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, Josh Gad and Lewis Pullman, described the project as the "honor of a lifetime" to follow up what he called a "comedic masterpiece," as quoted by Deadline.
The cast continued the playful tone throughout the event. Bill Pullman quipped about working with a familiar co-star, saying he was thrilled to collaborate with "someone I've seen blossom into a very special young man ... Of course, I'm talking about Josh Gad."
Meanwhile, Lewis Pullman joked about his casting journey, and said, "It was a pretty rigorous process, took years. First, I was born."
Zuniga added she would happily return provided Amazon offers perks such as a "giant trailer, massive per diem, personal driver, Michelin-star chef, walk-in closet for [her] luggage," as quoted by Deadline.
In a separate pre-taped segment, Moranis' Dark Helmet character declared he had always dreamed of two things: "to steal the air from Druidia and to open wide domestically on 4800 screens."
While plot details remain under wraps, the sequel has previously been described in tongue-in-cheek fashion as "A Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two but with Reboot Elements Franchise Expansion Film."
As per Deadline, preview footage shown at CinemaCon included Brooks in Yoda makeup and a parody crossover moment featuring a Na'vi figure.
Josh Gad co-wrote the script with Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez, and stars alongside Palmer, Lewis Pullman and Anthony Carrigan. Returning cast members include Brooks, Moranis, Bill Pullman, Zuniga and George Wyner.
Originally released in 1987, 'Spaceballs' became a cult classic for its parody of sci-fi franchises, particularly 'Star Wars'.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Rick Moranis coming back is the biggest news here! He's been away for so long. The jokes in the announcement sound exactly like the old, silly tone. Fingers crossed they don't overdo it with modern references.
Honestly, not sure about this. The original is a classic. Sequels to cult comedies after decades rarely work. Feels like a cash grab by Amazon. The "Non-Prequel Non-Reboot" description is trying too hard to be meta.
My dad introduced me to Spaceballs. We used to quote "I see your schwartz is as big as mine" all the time. 😂 Will definitely take him to see this when it releases. It's a nice, light-hearted thing to look forward to.
The cast looks fantastic. Josh Gad and Keke Palmer are great additions. But the real test is the script. Parody films today have to walk a fine line. Hope they keep it simple and funny like the original, not just a series of references.
April 23, 2027 is my calendar marked! The sheer chaos of this announcement with all the gags and jokes gives me hope. Mel Brooks seeing Phish at the Sphere is peak comedy. They haven't lost the spirit.
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