Moviemaking icon Mel Brooks and Amazon MGM Studios have published a special trailer to announce that Spaceballs 2 is moving full steam ahead with plans to premiere in 2027 – and it sounds like Rick Moranis is coming back as Dark Helmet, too.
A trailer for the sequel to the classic ’80s sci-fi Star Wars parody arrived today. Although it mostly comes with a special message from Brooks himself and a familiar text crawl that pokes fun at the long, long list of sequels that have come to theaters in the last 38 years, this is the most official look at Spaceballs 2 we’ve seen yet.
“After 40 years, we asked, ‘What do the fans want?’ Brooks says in the Spaceballs 2 trailer. “But instead, we’re making this movie.”
He added one final send-off: “May the Schwartz be with you.”
The sequel, which was announced last year, already has Brooks attached as a producer with Josh Greenbaum attached to direct. While Frozen’s Josh Gad was previously the only name joining its cast, Deadline reports that there are a few other notable names set to appear onscreen. These include original stars Bill Pullman, who will reprise his role as Lone Star, and even Dark Helmet himself, Rick Moranis.
The site reports that Nope and One of Them Days star Keke Palmer is also onboard as a new cast member. Additionally, Amazon has announced that Brooks is set to reprise his role as Spaceballs’ comedic take on Yoda, Yogurt (via THR).
A firm release date, additional casting information, and plot details all remain to be revealed, but judging by today’s first look, it sounds like Brooks and co. haven’t missed a beat. We’ll learn more about how Spaceballs 2 will follow up the original classic Star Wars spoof movie when it premieres in 2027. In the meantime, be sure to check out our 7/10 review from 2000.
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