The Schwartz Is Back: Spaceballs 2 Announced for 2027
Hold on to your Mega Maid—after nearly 40 years, the galaxy’s funniest spoof is back! Amazon MGM Studios has officially announced Spaceballs 2, set for a theatrical release in 2027. Mel Brooks, now 98, returns to produce and reprise his role as Yogurt.
Fans of the original will remember Yogurt’s legendary line teasing a sequel: “Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money.” While that may not be the official title, the spirit of the joke lives on—and this long-awaited sequel finally delivers on that 1987 punchline.
The original film’s cult following has kept the dream alive for decades. Now, thanks to a teaser drop and a hilarious text crawl that pokes fun at modern media franchises, fans know it’s happening.
Mel Brooks and Original Cast Return
In true Mel Brooks fashion, the new teaser doesn’t hold back. Brooks himself confirmed he’s back as Yogurt, promising a film that’s part sequel, part reboot, and all parody. Bill Pullman returns as Lone Starr, and Rick Moranis comes out of semi-retirement to don the oversized helmet once again as Dark Helmet. Daphne Zuniga is also confirmed to reprise her role as Princess Vespa.
New Cast, New Chaos
Joining the classic trio is an all-new generation of talent. Josh Gad, who co-wrote the screenplay, will also appear in the film alongside Keke Palmer and Lewis Pullman (Bill Pullman’s real-life son). Expect rapid-fire gags, lightsaber parodies, and more Star Wars sendups than ever before.
Director Josh Greenbaum (Strays, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar) will helm the project, with Gad collaborating on the script alongside Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem).
The Teaser: Franchise Fatigue Gets Roasted
The teaser trailer may not have footage yet, but the opening crawl says it all: “After 40 years…we asked, ‘What do fans want?’ But instead, we’re making this movie.” Cue the theme, the laughs, and a hyperspace jump to Ludicrous Speed.
The crawl pokes fun at everything from Marvel and DC to streaming overload and reboot culture. The joke? Hollywood never really stops—and neither does Mel Brooks.
What We Know So Far
- Release Date: Targeted for theatrical debut in 2027
- Confirmed Cast: Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga
- New Cast: Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman
- Director: Josh Greenbaum
- Writers: Josh Gad, Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez
Sam’s Thoughts
Spaceballs 2 could be a gold standard of comedic revivals. Blending classic cast chemistry with new comedic energy. The fact that Mel Brooks is spearheading this return with the original cast AND fresh talent like Josh Gad makes it even more promising.
Here are a few fun facts that make this sequel even sweeter:
- Yogurt Called It: In the original Spaceballs, Mel Brooks as Yogurt teased a sequel titled Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money. While that’s not the official title, this new film finally pays off that decades-old gag.
- Rick Moranis Returns: This marks Rick Moranis’ return to the big screen after a nearly 30-year hiatus. His last theatrical role was in Big Bully in 1996, and he appeared in the direct-to-video Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves in 1997. Since then, he has only done voiceover work.
- No Merch, All Mockery: Lucasfilm allowed Brooks to parody Star Wars—but banned merchandising. That’s why the original film mocked merch overload.
- Josh Gad’s Triple Threat: Gad is co-writing, producing, and starring, bridging generations of parody.
- Bill Pullman’s Son Joins the Cast: Lewis Pullman steps into the Spaceballs universe, making this a true family affair.
- The Teaser’s Perfect Line: “After 40 years… we asked, ‘What do fans want?’ But instead, we’re making this movie.”
We’ll be following every Schwartz-powered development from teaser drops to trailer breakdowns. And yes, we’re hoping for the return of Pizza the Hutt and more Yogurt merch jokes.
Until then, keep your radar jammed and your space Winnebago fueled. The Schwartz will be with us… in 2027.
