Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled an official title for its anticipated Spaceballs sequel, releasing in theaters on April 23, 2027.
In a pre-taped video as part of Amazon MGM’s CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas, franchise architect Mel Brooks, who produced and returned to star in the new film, revealed that the title is the appropriately cheeky Spaceballs: The New One.
Plot details for the sequel remain under wraps. Previously, the film has been jokingly described as “A Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two but with Reboot Elements Franchise Expansion Film.”
Josh Gad co-wrote the script and stars alongside Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman and Anthony Carrigan, whose new characters are also being closely guarded. Returning cast includes Brooks as Yogurt, Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet — returning to the screen for the first time in many years — Bill Pullman as Lone Starr, Daphne Zuniga as Princess Vespa, and George Wyner as Colonel Sandurz.
Josh Greenbaum (Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar) directed from a script by Gad, Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez, based on characters created by Brooks, Thomas Meehan, and Ronny Graham. Producers include Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer and Jeb Brody, Brooksfilms Limited’s Brooks, Angry Child Productions’ Gad, and Greenbaum and Kevin Salter. Adam Merims, Benji Samit, and Dan Hernandez executive produced.
Released by MGM in 1987, the original Spaceballs is an iconic send-up of the sci-fi genre, which took inspiration from the Star Wars franchise and other classics like 2001: A Space Odyssey. The plot revolves around the evil Dark Helmet (Moranis) and President Skroob (Brooks), who attempt to steal the atmosphere of the peaceful planet Druidia, only to be thwarted by the hero Lone Starr (Pullman), his sidekick Barf (John Candy), and the Druish princess Vespa (Zuniga). Others in the cast included Joan Rivers and Dick Van Patten. The film has endured over the years as a cult classic after grossing just over $38.1 worldwide.
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