After decades of waiting, the galaxy's most hilarious mercenaries are finally making their comeback. Amazon MGM Studios stunned attendees at CinemaCon in Las Vegas by unveiling the first official look at the sequel to Mel Brooks' legendary 1987 sci-fi parody, along with its confirmed title: Spaceballs: The New One. The presentation sent shockwaves of laughter through the convention hall, marking a major moment for fans who have quoted the original film for generations.
The teaser shown to the crowd cleverly chronicled the sequel's journey from persistent rumor to tangible reality. While the footage kept specific plot points under wraps—a fitting tribute to the famously thin plot of the first movie—it offered a thrilling confirmation: the original cast is back. After more than 35 years, we will see Bill Pullman return as the rogue pilot Lone Starr, Daphne Zuniga as the spirited Princess Vespa, and Mel Brooks himself as the wise (and merchandising-obsessed) Yogurt.
The Return of a Legendary Villain
Perhaps the most electrifying news is the confirmed return of Rick Moranis as the diminutively sinister Dark Helmet. This marks Moranis's first live-action film role since 1997, making his comeback a monumental event in itself. He'll be rejoined by George Wyner as Colonel Sandurz and Mel Brooks pulling double duty as the scheming President Skroob. The forces of Planet Spaceball are officially reassembled.
The sequel also welcomes a new generation of comedic talent. The cast expands to include Lewis Pullman (presumably playing the son of Lone Starr), Keke Palmer, Anthony Carrigan, and Josh Gad. While their specific roles remain a mystery, their addition promises to bring fresh energy to the beloved spoof universe. The film is directed by Josh Greenbaum (Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar) from a script penned by Mel Brooks, Josh Gad, and the writing duo behind Detective Pikachu, Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez.
Not The Search For More Money (Anymore)
In a meta-twist that fans will adore, the film will not be using the title long joked about in the original movie's ending: Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money. Brooks addressed this in a video message, quipping that they found the money, so a new title was needed. Hence, the perfectly Brooksian Spaceballs: The New One, described with the tagline, "just like the old one, but it's newer."
The CinemaCon reveal was part of a slate of major footage drops that had the industry buzzing. From the gothic horror of Robert Eggers' 'Werwulf' to the epic scale of 'Dune: Part Three', the convention was packed with previews. Yet, the sheer nostalgic joy and surprise of the Spaceballs sequel cut through the noise, proving the enduring power of Brooks' unique brand of comedy.
This project continues a successful partnership between Mel Brooks and Josh Gad, who previously collaborated on the well-received History of the World: Part II series for Hulu. It seems Gad has a knack for helping comedy legends bring their classic worlds back to life for a new audience.
Mark your calendars, because Spaceballs: The New One is officially set to launch into theaters on April 23, 2027. The wait for more ludicrous speed, raspberry jam, and Schwartz-powered gags now has a definitive end date. The force—or rather, the Schwartz—is finally awakening again.
