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Newsweek
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Spaceballs 2' - Everything We Know So Far
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The Schwartz couldn't be kept down. "Spaceballs 2" is on the way. Read More: 'Spaceballs 2' Recruiting 'Thunderbolts' Star But who's going to be in the spoof sequel? When can you see it? And is Mel Brooks really coming back? Here's everything we know so far about "Spaceballs 2". Mel Brooks as Yogurt in "Spaceballs". Mel Brooks as Yogurt in "Spaceballs". Amazon MGM What Is 'Spaceballs'? Directed by Mel Brooks, "Spaceballs" is a spoof parody of "Star Wars". Instead of The Force, in "Spaceballs" there is a power called "The Schwartz." Instead of Darth Vader, there's Lord Dark Helmet. Han Solo is replaced with Lone Starr, and his sidekick is the half-man, half-dog named Barf, played by the late John Candy. While its main target is "Star Wars", "Spaceballs" has pokes fun at plenty of other sci-fi films and franchises, including "Alien", "Star Trek", "Transformers", and "2001: A Space Odyssey". Where Can You Watch 'Spaceballs'? While it's going to be a bit before anyone can watch "Spaceballs 2", you can stream the original "Spaceballs" on HBO Max. What Is 'Spaceballs 2' About? Plot details of "Spaceballs 2" are being kept under wraps. However, the film's logline calls it a "Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two but with Reboot Elements Franchise Expansion Film." When Will 'Spaceballs 2' Release? There is no firm release date yet for "Spaceballs 2", but it is scheduled to bow sometime in 2027. Is Mel Brooks Returning For 'Spaceballs 2'? Mel Brooks has been confirmed to return to the role of the Yoda-esque wise man Yogurt for "Spaceballs 2". There's no word on whether or not he might also play President Skroob, whom he played in the first film. While Brooks will appear in "Spaceballs 2", he isn't directing this time around. Instead, Josh Greenbaum of "Will & Harper" fame is helming the sequel. Who Is In 'Spaceballs 2'? The cast of "Spaceballs 2" is being led by Josh Gad and Keke Palmer. Palmer will play a character named Destiny, while Gad's role is unknown. Along with Brooks returning as Yogurt, Rick Moranis is breaking his long acting hiatus to reprise the role of the Darth Vader send-up, Lord Dark Helmet. Bill Pullman will return to play Lone Starr, and Daphne Zuniga returns as Queen Vespa. While he has not officially confirmed he will return, Tim Russ of "Star Trek: Voyager" fame - who had a small speaking role in the original "Spaceballs" - hinted that he would also be in the sequel. I may be ….. combing the desert again..!!! — tim russ (@timruss2) June 13, 2025 Finally, there is Bill Pullman's son, Lewis Pullman of "Thunderbolts*", who will play Starburst, son to Lone Starr and Vespa. Is There A Trailer for 'Spaceballs 2'? While it will no doubt be a while before there's any kind of full trailer for "Spaceballs 2", an announcement teaser was released spoofing the "Star Wars" screen crawl and featuring Brooks. You can watch it below. First teaser for 'SPACEBALLS 2' In theaters in 2027. — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) June 12, 2025 More Movies: 'Star Trek' Icon Teases Possible 'Spaceballs 2' Return Mel Brooks Returns to Fan-Favorite 'Spaceballs' Role
USA Today
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Mel Brooks confirmed Spaceballs 2 with a pitch-perfect announcement
Mel Brooks confirmed Spaceballs 2 with a pitch-perfect announcement The Schwartz is strong with comedy legend Mel Brooks as he formally announced on Thursday that the long-anticipated Spaceballs sequel will be flying into theaters in 2027. Brooks, who will turn 99 on June 28, gleefully shared in the hilarious announcement video that, rather than giving the fans what they want, they're making another Spaceballs instead. Of course, he was rocking a "Spaceballs: The Sweatshirt" ... sweatshirt. He will reportedly reprise his role as Yoda spoof Yogurt in the new film, which makes it all even cooler. Bill Pullman (Lone Starr) and Rick Moranis (Dark Helmet) will both reportedly return in the new project, while Josh Gad (a co-writer on the project) and Keke Palmer are reported new additions to the cast. Josh Greenbaum (Strays) is directing. Moranis' return is a particular big deal since he has not acted in a theatrical film since 1996. While we have no idea what's in store for this new Spaceballs film, one can only imagine how much there is for Brooks and company to spoof this time around. May the Schwartz be with us all as we wait for 2027, which we hopes gets here with ludicrous speed.
UPI
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Mel Brooks, Josh Gad officially announce 'Spaceballs' sequel
1 of 3 | Mel Brooks has announced he is working on a new "Spaceballs" film. File Photo by Paul Treadway/ UPI | License Photo June 12 (UPI) -- Filmmaker and actor Mel Brooks and actor-writer Josh Gad officially announced that a sequel to the 1987 Star Wars spoof Spaceballs is officially in the works. "After 40 years, we asked, 'What do the fans want?'" Brooks said in a video released on social media Thursday. "But, instead, we're making this movie. May the Schwartz be with you." The words, "The Schwartz awakens in 2027," then appeared across the screen. I told you we'd be back Mel Brooks (@MelBrooks) June 12, 2025 "I was that child who saw Spaceballs before I ever saw Star Wars and then wondered why anyone would do a dramatic remake of the Mel Brooks classic," Gad wrote in a separate post. "It is therefore the greatest gift of my life to now help take the reins and work alongside Mel and this incredible group to do a sequel to the movie that first inspired George Lucas." reported Brooks, Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis are set to reprise their roles of Yogurt, Lone Star and Dark Helmet. The original movie also co-starred Daphne Zuniga and John Candy, who died in 1994, as well as featured the voice of the late Joan Rivers.
