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Spaceballs 2 is officially happening, as confirmed by Amazon MGM Studios in June 2025. The long-awaited sequel to the 1987 sci-fi parody is in development with a theatrical release scheduled for 2027. This project, which had been rumored for decades, has now been greenlit with key cast and crew onboard.
The film is directed by Josh Greenbaum, who is known for Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, and written by Josh Gad, Dan Hernandez, and Benji Samit. Gad is also expected to appear in the film and will serve as one of the producers. Confirmed cast members include Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet, Bill Pullman as Lone Starr, Mel Brooks as Yogurt, and Keke Palmer in a new role.
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The working title, Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money, references a long-standing joke from the original. Filming is set to begin in 2026. Amazon MGM Studios is distributing the film, which will first be released in theaters, with streaming details to be shared at a later date.
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Spaceballs 2 teaser confirms cast and release plans
The teaser video of Spaceballs 2 was released on June 12, 2025, confirming the film’s development and featuring Mel Brooks humorously commenting on today’s cinematic landscape. With references to multiple Star Wars trilogies and MCU films, the teaser pokes fun at how franchise culture has evolved since 1987.
The teaser ends with the tagline,
“The Schwartz Awakens.”
Deadline exclusively reported on June 12, 2025, that the teaser revealed the return of Brooks, Moranis, Pullman, and Palmer. Brooks will reprise his role as Yogurt at age 99. The video also confirmed the 2027 theatrical release and distribution by Amazon MGM Studios. Josh Gad is producing the film alongside Brian Grazer, Jeb Brody, Mel Brooks, and Josh Greenbaum.
What we know so far about Spaceballs 2
Amazon MGM Studios will release Spaceballs 2 in 2027, 40 years after the original film. As reported by Deadline on June 12, 2025, Amazon has declined to comment on Keke Palmer’s character, and plot details remain under wraps. The addition of Lewis Pullman, Bill Pullman's son, was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter in a report published on June 12, 2025.
Rick Moranis and Bill Pullman are returning to reprise their roles as Dark Helmet and Lone Starr. Moranis, who stepped away from acting in the late 1990s to raise his children, is making a rare return to live-action film. Mel Brooks will also appear once again as Yogurt.
According to past interviews, early readers of the script were impressed by its direction. The film is described by those who have not yet read the script as a
“Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two but with Reboot Elements Franchise Expansion Film.”
Its tone will reflect the original's parody style with modern updates.
The original 1987 film parodied franchises like Star Wars and 2001: A Space Odyssey. It followed Lone Starr, Barf, Princess Vespa, and Dot Matrix as they fought to stop Dark Helmet and President Skroob from stealing Druidia’s atmosphere. The movie earned just over $38 million globally and became a cult classic.
Rick Moranis rose to fame with roles in Ghostbusters, Little Shop of Horrors, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, and the Canadian sketch series SCTV. His last major appearance was in a 2020 Mint Mobile ad with Ryan Reynolds.
Bill Pullman is known for roles in Independence Day and Lost Highway, and has recently appeared in The Sinner, The High Note, and Dark Waters. He will also be seen in Netflix’s The Boroughs and A24’s Famous. Lewis Pullman has starred in Top Gun: Maverick and Thunderbolts.
Keke Palmer’s recent credits include One of Them Days and upcoming films such as The Pickup, Good Fortune, and I Love Boosters. She is represented by 3 Arts and Hertz Lichtenstein, while Pullman is represented by CAA, and Moranis by Bailey Brand Management and Nelson Davis.
More updates on casting and production are expected as Spaceballs 2 progresses toward its 2027 release.
