Spaceballs 2 sequel is finally underway! Spaceballs enthusiasts all around are rejoicing: the ridiculously beloved sci-fi spoof is finally in the process of receiving a sequel film after almost four decades since Spaceballs struck the big screens in 1987, and the comedic power is with this one.

Hollywood legend and director Mel Brooks, mastermind of the original Spaceballs, has officially announced he will once more don his legendary character's hat as Yogurt. Brooks, who wrote, directed, and starred in the 1987 box office smash, also broke the huge news in a comedic tweet on X (formerly Twitter) on June 12, 2025, saying: "I told you we'd be back."

The announcement trailer, a parody Star Wars scrolling opening, is a sendup of the seemingly endless parade of sequels, prequels, and remakes that have been released in the wake of their original ancestors since the original Spaceballs. The trailer mock titles everything from Dune and Harry Potter to 36 MCU films with two different Robert Downey Jrs.—and concludes with Brooks wearing a sweatshirt with: "SPACEBALLS THE SWEATSHIRT."

Josh Gad, who starred in Frozen and Beauty and the Beast, is on-screen and off-screen as a co-writer in the new film. Off-screen co-writers are Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez, and the director is Josh Greenbaum.

Gad's enthusiasm was unveiled on Instagram, where he wrote, "I was the kid who saw Spaceballs first and then saw Star Wars and was like, 'Why in the world would someone remake the Mel Brooks classic in a dramatic redo?'" He continued that to collaborate with Brooks on the sequel is "the greatest gift of my life."

Things We Know About the Spaceballs 2 Sequel

So far, however, the title and plot of the Spaceballs 2 sequel have been kept secret. Amazon-MGM, the company making the film, teased it as a "Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two" with "Reboot Elements Franchise Expansion Film"—a snarky description that is the very tone that the fans are craving.

Spaceballs 2 will hit theaters in 2027, the 40th anniversary of the original's theatrical release. The highly anticipated sequel comes after a decade of rumor, false starts, and anticipation from the fans.

Who's in the Cast?

Though the entire cast has not yet been announced, positive news is already in for new and repeat cast members. Mel Brooks is officially signed to play Yogurt, and Josh Gad will appear in a yet-to-be-announced character.

Rick Moranis will reprise as the comedically sinister Dark Helmet, a brief on-screen comeback for the actor who left Hollywood decades earlier. Princess Vespa will be reprised by Daphne Zuniga, and Bill Pullman will be back, potentially handing the torch over to his on-screen son.

Pullman's real-life son, Lewis Pullman, is said to be playing "Starburst," the new-generation space hero. Nope and Good Fortune's Keke Palmer will also join the cast in a role that is not specified but is said to bring new comic energy.

What Could the Plot Be?

No official synopsis has come out, but since the original's satirical take on Star Wars, its sequel Spaceballs 2 would not have any difficulty satirizing our contemporary pop culture obsessions—ranging from film franchises to streaming wars extravaganzas. Moranis's Dark Helmet and Brooks's Yogurt are returning for the sequel, so we can likely anticipate more humorous misadventures across the galaxy, but with new sets of heroes and villains.

Considering how the original Spaceballs wrapped up—with Yogurt cracking wise about "Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money"—it is likely that that meta joke happens.

Final Thoughts

 If you're a Star Wars enthusiast, a Mel Brooks enthusiast, or simply an enthusiast of a good belly laugh, the Spaceballs 2 sequel does not disappoint: the kind of over-the-top comedy the world is waiting for.

It's a long time coming back to a universe where the Schwartz is paramount—and no genre is fair game to spoof. Look out for title announcements, last-minute casting, and opening dates as more details emerge in the next few months.