Spaceballs 2 Announced, Set for 2027 Release

Mel Brooks has officially announced 'Spaceballs 2,' set for a 2027 theatrical release to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original film. Brooks, now 98, returns as Yogurt and producer, while Josh Greenbaum directs from a script by Josh Gad, Benji Samit, and Dan Hernandez. Rick Moranis (Dark Helmet) and Bill Pullman (Lone Starr) will reprise their roles, with Keke Palmer joining in an undisclosed part. The sequel is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and features producers including Brooks, Gad, and Imagine Entertainment's Brian Grazer. The teaser trailer satirizes the proliferation of franchise sequels and promises a blend of nostalgia and fresh humor. Plot details are still under wraps, but the film aims to maintain the spirit of the original while lampooning the modern sequel era.