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Spaceballs Sequel Revives Cult Classic!
4 Apr
Summary
- A sequel to the 1987 film Spaceballs is set for release.
- Original cast members Mel Brooks and Rick Moranis return.
- The new film is scheduled for theatrical release on April 23, 2027.
A sequel to the 1987 cult hit Spaceballs is officially headed to theaters. Amazon MGM Studios has slated the feature film for a wide release on April 23, 2027. Mel Brooks and Rick Moranis are set to reprise their beloved roles from the original movie. They will be joined by returning cast members Daphne Zuniga, Bill Pullman, and George Wyner. Newcomers to the franchise include Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, and Anthony Carrigan. The film is being directed by Josh Greenbaum, with a script penned by Josh Gad, Benji Samit, and Dan Hernandez. Plot details and the official title for the new Spaceballs installment have yet to be revealed.
The original Spaceballs, a parody of the Star Wars saga, was released by MGM in 1987. Directed by Mel Brooks, the film starred Bill Pullman, Rick Moranis, Daphne Zuniga, George Wyner, and the late John Candy. It achieved significant box office success and has since become a cherished cult favorite among fans. Josh Gad had previously teased the sequel in summer of 2024, expressing his excitement for the script he had developed with Samit and Hernandez.
