June 13, 2025, 10:45 am | Read time: 3 minutes
In 1987, “Spaceballs,” a sci-fi parody, sparked uproarious laughter in theaters worldwide. Now, “Spaceballs 2” is in the works with stars from the original.
The first “Star Wars” film made history in 1977 and was set to change cinema forever. This led to not only several sequels but also inspired others to create exciting space stories. In 1987, the inevitable parody “Spaceballs” was released, lampooning not only “Star Wars” but also other genre works such as “Alien,” “Star Trek,” and “Dune.” While the comedy didn’t reach the commercial heights of its iconic predecessors, today Mel Brooks’ film is a beloved cult classic. Currently, “Spaceballs 2” is in the works, and recently, the first returning actors for the project were confirmed.
These Stars Are Confirmed for “Spaceballs 2”
Due to the ongoing popularity of the 1987 film, fans have repeatedly called for a sequel. In fact, rumors about this have been circulating since 2004, but they had yet to be confirmed. It wasn’t until 2024 that Amazon MGM announced a sequel was in development, as reported by “Variety.” And as “Deadline” now reports, fans can look forward to seeing familiar faces again. Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis are set to reprise their roles as Lone Starr and Lord Dark Helmet.
Additionally, Mel Brooks, director and co-writer of the original, is set to return as Yogurt, as reported by “The Hollywood Reporter.” Brooks will also play a significant role behind the scenes as a producer. This will be his first on-screen appearance since 2005. Moranis has also been largely absent from the screen in recent decades.
The cast will also include Keke Palmer (“Nope”) and Lewis Pullman (“Marvel’s Thunderbolts”). Their roles are still unknown. However, since Pullman is the son of Bill Pullman, it would be logical for his role to be closely related to or even connected to Lone Starr. Josh Gad (“Beauty and the Beast”) is also set to appear, while also contributing to the screenplay and serving as a producer.
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Theatrical Release for the 40th Anniversary
Recently, Mel Brooks and Amazon MGM released an official announcement. The short video does not yet show any material from “Spaceballs 2.” Instead, it pokes fun at Hollywood’s strong inclination toward franchise sequels and remakes. At the end, Brooks says that after 40 years, they asked fans what they wanted. The answer? “Instead, we’re making this movie!”
There are no plot details for “Spaceballs 2” yet, except for a tongue-in-cheek description as a “non-prequel-non-reboot-sequel-part-two-but-with-reboot-elements-franchise-expansion film.” This time, the direction will be handled by Josh Greenbaum (“Fresh Off the Boat”). A theatrical release is currently targeted for 2027, exactly 40 years after the original’s release. As an Amazon production, it is expected that the film will subsequently be available exclusively on Prime Video.