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Spaceballs: The New One
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Directed byJosh Greenbaum
Written by
Based on
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJeff Cutter
Production
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Distributed byAmazon MGM Studios
Release date
  • April 23, 2027 (2027-04-23)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Spaceballs: The New One is an upcoming American space opera parody film directed by Josh Greenbaum and written by Josh Gad, Dan Hernandez, and Benji Samit.[1] It serves as the sequel to Spaceballs (1987). The film sees Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, George Wyner, and Daphne Zuniga reprising their roles from the previous film, while Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, and Anthony Carrigan join the cast. Like its predecessor, the film will primarily be a parody of the Star Wars franchise, but will also parody other popular media.

Spaceballs: The New One is scheduled to be released by Amazon MGM Studios in the United States on April 23, 2027.

Cast

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Josh Gad, Anthony Carrigan, and Rowan Witt are currently cast in undisclosed roles.

Production

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Rick Moranis said 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.[2] 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, based on a throwaway fourth wall quote from the first film.[3] 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".[4]

In June 2024, it was reported that Amazon MGM Studios was developing a direct sequel to Spaceballs, with Josh Greenbaum directing and Josh Gad, Dan Hernandez, and Benji Samit writing the screenplay, with Gad also cast in the film and Mel Brooks producing.[5] In June 2025, it was announced that Brooks, Pullman, Moranis, and Daphne Zuniga would be returning for the sequel,[6] 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.[7][8][9][10] 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.[11]

The film's official title, Spaceballs: The New One, was unveiled at CinemaCon in April 2026. Brooks joked it was no longer called The Search for More Money because he found the money in his basement.[12]

Filming

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Principal photography began on September 16, 2025, in Sydney,[13][14] with Jeff Cutter serving as the cinematographer.[15] Gad said filming had been completed and wrapped by December 1, 2025.[16]

Release

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Spaceballs: The New One is scheduled to be released in the United States on April 23, 2027.[17][18][6]

References

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  1. ^ https://directories.wga.org/project/1267566/spaceballs-ii/
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Bill Pullman Chats "The Sinner". February 6, 2020. Archived from the original on February 24, 2020. Retrieved June 12, 2025 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ Sneider, Jeff (June 18, 2024). "Exclusive: 'Spaceballs' Sequel in the Works at Amazon MGM From Josh Gad and Mel Brooks". The InSneider. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Turkeltaub, Payton (December 21, 2025). "Lewis Pullman Says Filming 'Spaceballs 2' With His Dad Was A 'Dream Come True': 'We've Been Wanting To Do That Forever'". Variety. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  7. ^ Grobar, Matt (June 12, 2025). "Mel Brooks To Reprise As Yogurt In Amazon MGM's New 'Spaceballs' Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Taylor, Drew (June 12, 2025). "'Spaceballs': Daphne Zuniga to Return as Princess Vespa in Sequel | Exclusive". TheWrap. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
  10. ^ Kit, Borys; Couch, Aaron (June 12, 2025). "'Spaceballs' Sequel Enlists Lewis Pullman, Joining Father Bill Pullman (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ Grobar, Matt (April 15, 2026). "Spaceballs 2 Gets Official Title At CinemaCon; Rick Moranis Makes Appearance Alongside Co-Stars, Director Josh Greenbaum". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  13. ^ "Spaceballs sequel begins filming at Sydney's Disney Studios". The Daily Telegraph. September 16, 2025. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
  14. ^ "'Spaceballs 2' Starts Production; Anthony Carrigan & George Wyner Join Amazon MGM Studios Sequel". Deadline Hollywood. September 25, 2025. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
  15. ^ "Jeff Cutter Resume" (PDF). Worldwide Production Agency. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
  16. ^ Rudoy, Matthew (December 2, 2025). "Spaceballs 2 Gets Major Production Update After Filming At Ludicrous Speed". ScreenRant. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
  17. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 3, 2026). "'Spaceballs': New Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis & Josh Gad Movie To Blast Off Next Spring". Retrieved April 3, 2026.
  18. ^ 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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