Spaceballs 2

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Spaceballs 2
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Teaser poster
Directed by Josh Greenbaum
Written by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJeff Cutter
Production
companies
Distributed by Amazon MGM Studios
Release date
  • 2027 (2027)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Spaceballs 2 is an upcoming American space opera parody film and the sequel to Spaceballs (1987). It is directed by Josh Greenbaum and written by Josh Gad, Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez, and stars Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman and Anthony Carrigan. The film also sees Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis (in his first live-action film role in 30 years), Bill Pullman and Daphne Zuniga reprising their roles from the previous film.

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Like its predecessor, the film will primarily be a parody of Star Wars , but will also parody other popular media. It is scheduled for a release in 2027.

Cast

Production

Rick Moranis claimed in a 2013 interview that he and Mel Brooks had discussed a potential sequel to Spaceballs (1987), with Moranis pitching the title Spaceballs III: The Search for Spaceballs II. However, he and Brooks were unable to structure a deal that would allow the project to move forward. [1] In February 2015, Brooks said that he would like to make a sequel to be released after the next Star Wars film and hoped that Moranis would reprise his role. This proposed film, Brooks said, may be called Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money. [2] However, in February 2020, Bill Pullman said during an interview with Daily Blast Live, "It's up to Mel. Ask him if he has too much money and that's why he doesn't do it". [3]

In June 2024, it was announced by Amazon MGM Studios that a direct sequel to Spaceballs was in development, with Josh Greenbaum directing, Josh Gad, Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez writing the screenplay, with Gad also cast in the lead role, and Mel Brooks as a producer. [4] [5] In June 2025, it was announced that Brooks, Pullman, Moranis, and Daphne Zuniga would be returning for the sequel, with Keke Palmer and Lewis Pullman joining the film, cast as Destiny and Starburst. Brian Grazer was also announced to be joining the producing team through Imagine Entertainment. [6] [7] [8] [9] In September 2025, it was announced that George Wyner would reprise his role of Colonel Sandurz and that Anthony Carrigan had joined the cast in an undisclosed role. [10]

Spaceballs 2 will mark Moranis' first on-camera film appearance since Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves (1997). [11] [ importance? ]

Filming

Principal photography began on September 16, 2025, in Sydney, [12] [13] with Jeff Cutter serving as the cinematographer. [14]

Release

Spaceballs 2 is scheduled to be released in the United States in 2027. [15]

References

  1. ↑ Abrams, Brian (June 23, 2013). ""You Don't Do Liner Notes With The Dead Sea Scrolls": Rick Moranis In Conversation". Heeb. Archived from the original on December 7, 2016. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
  2. ↑ Heller, Corinne (February 6, 2015). "Spaceballs 2 a Go? Mel Brooks Talks Sequel, Its Perfect, Obvious Title and Rick Moranis". E! Online . Retrieved June 12, 2025.
  3. ↑ Bill Pullman Chats "The Sinner". February 6, 2020. Archived from the original on February 24, 2020. Retrieved June 12, 2025– via YouTube.
  4. ↑ Gajewski, Ryan; Couch, Aaron (June 18, 2024). "'Spaceballs' Sequel in Works From Josh Gad, Mel Brooks at Amazon MGM". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  5. ↑ Stephan, Katcy (June 18, 2024). "'Spaceballs' Sequel in Development at Amazon MGM With Josh Gad Starring, Mel Brooks Producing". Variety . Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  6. ↑ Grobar, Matt (June 12, 2025). "Mel Brooks To Reprise As Yogurt In Amazon MGM's New 'Spaceballs' Movie". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved June 12, 2025.
  7. ↑ Grobar, Matt (June 12, 2025). "Bill Pullman & Rick Moranis Returning For New 'Spaceballs'; Keke Palmer Also Set – The Dish". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved June 12, 2025.
  8. ↑ Taylor, Drew (June 12, 2025). "'Spaceballs': Daphne Zuniga to Return as Princess Vespa in Sequel | Exclusive". TheWrap . Retrieved June 12, 2025.
  9. ↑ Kit, Borys; Couch, Aaron (June 12, 2025). "'Spaceballs' Sequel Enlists Lewis Pullman, Joining Father Bill Pullman (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved June 12, 2025.
  10. ↑ Rubin, Rebecca (September 25, 2025). "Rick Moranis Officially Ends Retirement for 'Spaceballs 2', Sequel Announces Full Cast as Filming Starts". Variety. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
  11. ↑ McArdle, Tommy (September 25, 2025). "Rick Moranis Confirmed to Make His Return to Acting in Spaceballs Sequel After a 28-Year Hiatus". People. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Spaceballs sequel begins filming at Sydney's Disney Studios". The Daily Telegraph . September 16, 2025. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
  13. ↑ "'Spaceballs 2' Starts Production; Anthony Carrigan & George Wyner Join Amazon MGM Studios Sequel". Deadline Hollywood . September 25, 2025. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Jeff Cutter Resume" (PDF). Worldwide Production Agency. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
  15. ↑ Cripe, Michael (June 12, 2025). "Spaceballs 2 Will See Rick Moranis Return as Dark Helmet as Mel Brooks Sequel Trailer Plots a Course for 2027". IGN . Retrieved June 12, 2025.
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