Everything must have a sequel or reboot these days. And next in line is Spaceballs. The hilarious space opera that parodies other beloved space-based franchises such as Star Wars, Star Trek, and Alien will now get a sequel. We have a strong feeling the wonder of Spaceballs will not be easily recreated by Spaceballs 2, but we guess Hollywood has to try. Spaceballs 2 will star Josh Gad, who will also produce the sequel movie alongside Mel Brooks. Josh Greenbaum will direct while Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez, and Gad serve as writers on the film. Spaceballs 2 is in development at Amazon MGM studios and set to arrive in 2027.
Returning to the series is Mel Brooks, who will reprise his role as Yogurt. The Hollywood Reporter additionally shares that Bill Pullman is also expected to return, reprising his role as the Han Solo-esque, Lone Starr. Additionally, the publication reports that Lewis Pullman will join his father in Spaceballs 2. Sources say Lewis Pullman will play “a character named Starburst, the sun of Queen Vespa (Zuniga) and Lone Starr (Bill Pullman). Keke Palmer is also expected to join the cast as a lead, with THR noting, “Franchise newcomer Palmer will play a role by the name of Destiny.”
Will the galactic jokes land? We sure hope so… but in the meantime, we’ll just be watching the original Spaceballs movie, which you can stream now on Max.
Originally published on June 18, 2024.