- Primary Subject: Spaceballs 2 (The Spaceballs Sequel)
- Key Update: The long-awaited sequel, directed by Josh Greenbaum and starring both original cast members and newcomers like Josh Gad, is set to release soon.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: April 6, 2026
- Quick Answer: Mel Brooks returns for Spaceballs 2, a "non-prequel" sequel featuring Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis. The comedy hits theaters on April 23, 2027, poking fun at reboots.
The highly anticipated sequel to the Mel Brooks comedy classic, Spaceballs, is set to release next year to the excitement of many fans. Some are wondering how it will poke fun at the current state of the Star Wars franchise and the Hollywood industry today.
Here's everything we know so far about the upcoming sequel.
What is the Plot of Spaceballs 2?
The plot details regarding the Spaceballs sequel are still being kept under wraps, but it is described as "A Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two but with Reboot Elements Franchise Expansion Film." Josh Greenbaum directed the film.
Mel Brooks teased in the announcement video, "After forty years, we asked, 'What do the fans want?' But instead, we're making this movie."
In a December 2025 interview, star Lewis Pullman gave a tease about the film and reflected on his experience working on the sequel with his father, Bill Pullman.
"It was a dream come true. We just wrapped, and… every day was such a trip. It... felt like a bizarre simulation. I just couldn’t believe my luck," he said.
"We’ve been wanting to do that [with my father] forever and we never knew whether we could get the chance or not. And so doing it on a movie like Spaceballs 2 was just like, ‘What simulation … what world are we in right now?’"
Who is Starring in Spaceballs 2?
Returning cast members from the original Spaceballs movie are Bill Pullman as Lone Starr, Rick Moranis as Lord Dark Helmet, Mel Brooks as Yogurt and President Skroob, Daphne Zuniga as Queen Vespa, and George Wyner as Colonel Sandurz.
New cast members joining the sequel are Josh Gad (who also co-wrote the screenplay and co-produces the film), Lewis Pullman (who will play Starburst, Lone Starr, and Vespa's son), Keke Palmer, and Anthony Carrigan.
There is a possibility the film will feature surprise cameos, so keep an eye out for them when it arrives in theaters.
When is Spaceballs 2 Coming Out?
Spaceballs 2 is currently slated for release in theaters on April 23, 2027. By the time it arrives on the big screen, Mel Brooks will be 100 years old.
For now, stay tuned for more news and updates regarding the comedy sequel in the coming months, including the release of the first official trailer.
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