Spaceballs 2 Is Officially Happening — And Rick Moranis’ Return Alone Makes It the Comedy Event of 2027

May the Schwartz be with us again. After nearly four decades, the most gloriously ridiculous sci-fi spoof in cinema history is back — and it’s bringing the whole gang.

Spaceballs 2 Film Overview

Spaceballs 2 Full Cast — Old Legends Meet New Blood

The film sees Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis (in his first live-action film role in 30 years), Bill Pullman, George Wyner, and Daphne Zuniga reprising their roles from the original, while Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, and Anthony Carrigan join the cast. Wikipedia

Why This Is Such a Big Deal

Rick Moranis’ return is the headline story — after his wife’s passing in 1991, he quietly stepped away from acting to raise his two children, saying: “I pulled out of making movies in about ’96 or ’97. I just found it was too difficult to manage raising my kids and doing the traveling involved in making movies.” EntertainmentNow His comeback is genuinely emotional for fans who grew up with him.

At 99 years old, Mel Brooks — an EGOT winner and one of Hollywood’s greatest comedic minds — also returns as Yogurt, making this a truly once-in-a-lifetime reunion.

What’s the Plot?

In true Brooks fashion, nothing is straightforward. The project is officially dubbed “A Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two but with Reboot Elements Franchise Expansion Film” — though actual plot details remain tightly under wraps. Dark Horizons

Like the 1987 original, the sequel will primarily parody Star Wars but will also take aim at Star Trek, Alien, and other major sci-fi franchises.

Josh Gad summed up the excitement perfectly on Instagram: “I was that child who saw Spaceballs before I ever saw Star Wars… It is the greatest gift of my life to help take the reins alongside Mel and this incredible group.” Rolling Stone

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Read the full production history on the Spaceballs 2 Wikipedia page.

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