Overview

• Amazon MGM Studios has confirmed the Spaceballs sequel for a theatrical release in 2027 as part of its franchise expansion.
• Mel Brooks will reprise his role as Yogurt, returning to the franchise nearly four decades after the original film.
• Rick Moranis ends his long screen hiatus to return as Dark Helmet alongside Bill Pullman’s Lone Starr.
• Keke Palmer has joined the cast in an undisclosed role while Josh Gad is credited as co-writer, producer and expected to star.
• Josh Greenbaum will direct from a script by Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez and Gad with production by Imagine Entertainment and Amazon MGM as plot details remain tightly under wraps.