Spaceballs 2: Everything we know About the Long-Awaited Sequel & Mel Brooks’ Comeback

After decades of rumors, false starts, and fan-made memes, Spaceballs 2 is officially on the launchpad. Amazon MGM Studios has dropped a cheeky announcement video that brilliantly roasts Hollywood’s obsession with endless sequels and bloated franchises—before revealing that this time, Spaceballs is coming back for real. 

The short teaser brings back familiar visuals (including Dark Helmet’s hilariously battered headgear) and ends with a classic Mel Brooks zinger that fans won't forget. It’s bold, it’s bizarre, and it’s exactly what you’d expect from the mind that once gave us Pizza the Hutt.

The original Spaceballs wrapped up with Lone Starr defeating the evil Dark Helmet and saving Druidia, then hitting the stars once again—with Yogurt’s famous tease of a sequel: “The Search for More Money.” Though the credits rolled, the franchise never did—until now. 

With Mel Brooks back in action and key cast members returning, the cosmic satire is getting a new life just in time for its biggest anniversary yet. Also, with today’s entertainment landscape more sequel-heavy than ever, the timing couldn’t be sharper.

From surprise casting reveals to hilarious production teases, there's already a galaxy of exciting updates about Spaceballs 2. Want to know who's playing who, what clues the announcement teaser might hold, and why fans are losing their minds? Buckle up—we’re diving deep into everything that’s confirmed, rumored, and speculated. Also, yes, we’re keeping this page fresh and funny with every juicy update Schwartz sends our way.

Release date & Where to Watch

Spaceballs 2 is set to hit theaters in 2027, perfectly timed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original film. For those looking to revisit the cult classic, the original Spaceballs is currently streaming on Max.

What is the plot of Spaceballs 2?

The official logline for Spaceballs 2, according to Deadline, playfully describes it as “A Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two but with Reboot Elements Franchise Expansion Film.” While Amazon MGM has yet to reveal any concrete plot details, the vague but cheeky description hints at a self-aware continuation that blends nostalgia with modern satire.

Though specifics are tightly under wraps, the sequel is expected to poke fun at recent sci-fi trends, particularly Disney's acquisition of Star Wars and the wave of sequels, prequels, and spin-offs that followed. With decades of new material to parody, from polarizing storylines to merchandising phenomena like Baby Yoda, there’s ample ground for the return of iconic characters like Yogurt to shine.

Given the satirical spirit of the original, Spaceballs 2 seems poised to take aim at modern blockbuster culture with a fresh arsenal of intergalactic punchlines.

Who’s in the cast of Spaceballs 2?

• Mel Brooks as Yogurt 
• Josh Gad (Frozen)

Although Josh Gad’s character in Spaceballs 2 hasn’t been revealed yet, the actor took to social media to share his excitement and appreciation for being part of the long-awaited sequel. In a June 2024 post, Gad wrote, “Early days still, but working with the legendary Mel freaking Brooks to make something worthy of this franchise and his legacy has been a dream come true.”

He also assured longtime fans that the team is fully committed to delivering a sequel that lives up to expectations, adding, “doing everything in our power alongside Mel to make sure you get what you’ve waited 37 long years for. EVERYTHING.”

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• Bill Pullman as Lone Starr 
• Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet
• Lewis Pullman (Thunderbolts*) as Starburst, the son of Lone Starr
• Daphne Zuniga as Princess Vespa
• Keke Palmer (The Pickup) as Destiny

Is There a Trailer for Spaceballs 2?

Although not a full trailer, the teaser released by Amazon MGM Studios announcing Spaceballs 2 delivers a strong punch of parody — and plenty of nostalgia.

The video opens by lampooning the endless expansion of cinematic universes. On-screen text humorously jabs at the overwhelming number of Star Wars sequels, prequels, and spinoffs that have come out since the original trilogy. It doesn't stop there — the teaser throws subtle shade at the explosion of other major sci-fi and fantasy franchises crowding today's streaming landscape.

Then comes the punchline: “But in thirty-eight years, there has only ever been one ... Spaceballs,” the screen reads. “Until now …”

Cue the Schwartz.

At the end of the clip, comedy legend Mel Brooks makes a brief but memorable appearance, dressed in a Spaceballs-branded sweatshirt — the kind of meta-merch gag the original film thrived on. Standing in front of the camera, he delivers a line that perfectly sets the tone for the upcoming sequel, “After 40 years, we asked, ‘What do the fans want?’ But instead, we’re making this movie.”

“May the Schwartz be with you!” As a final wink to fans, the video shows Dark Helmet’s infamous oversized headgear — now visibly cracked and battered, a visual nod to the passage of time and the film’s legacy of ridiculousness.

Why did it take so long to make Spaceballs 2?

Fans have been craving a Spaceballs sequel for decades, but various attempts to bring it to life never quite took off. Back in 2008, Mel Brooks launched an animated Spaceballs series, reuniting original cast members like Joan Rivers and Daphne Zuniga. However, the show took a different direction, leaning into pop culture parodies—mocking everything from Harry Potter to American Idol—rather than continuing the original film’s sci-fi satire.

The change in tone didn’t land well with audiences, and the series was canceled after just one season. Since then, talk of a sequel has surfaced multiple times but never materialized—until now.

With the 40th anniversary of Spaceballs approaching in 2027, the timing finally feels right. The stars have aligned, the script is done, and the creative team—now backed by Josh Gad and Mel Brooks—is ready to blast off once again.

Behind the Scenes

A sequel to the 1987 cult sci-fi parody Spaceballs is officially in development at Amazon MGM Studios, with Josh Gad set to star and co-write the screenplay alongside Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez. Gad, who is also producing, confirmed in November 2024 that the script had been completed. The project is currently in early stages, with plot details being tightly under wraps.

Josh Greenbaum is attached to direct, stepping in for Mel Brooks, who directed the original film but will serve solely as a producer this time around. Brooks will join longtime collaborators Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, and Jeb Brody of Imagine Entertainment, along with Gad, Greenbaum, and producers Kevin Salter and Adam Merims. Samit and Hernandez will also executive produce.

While much of the new film remains a mystery—including who Gad will play—he shared a behind-the-scenes anecdote during an interview with Kelly Ripa on her podcast Let’s Talk Off Camera. 

Gad described Mel Brooks’ reaction during the original pitch, “Mel is incredibly involved. I’ll share a funny story that I haven’t yet shared. When we were pitching him the original conceit for what we wanted to do with the film, at the beginning he goes, ‘I’m just telling you now, I want you to really go into detail because I don’t know a lot about the new Star Wars films.’ And I said, ‘Okay.’”

“It’s literally like, I am a combat vet just going to war in front of one person. I’m sweating, I am getting into every line and every beat and every comedic set piece, every reveal. I’m painting all of it, and I’m speaking to how this speaks to a certain Star Wars moment,” Gad added.