Spaceballs 2 Gets Official Title and First Look
The highly anticipated sequel to Mel Brooks’ iconic 1987 sci-fi comedy parody is finally here. Amazon MGM Studios unveiled the first footage and official title for the long-awaited follow-up at CinemaCon 2024, giving fans their first glimpse of what to expect when Spaceballs: The New One arrives in theaters.
The sequel’s title plays on Brooks’ original joke about the first film, which teased a follow-up called “Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money.” In a video message presented at CinemaCon, Brooks humorously explained that the sequel no longer needs that title because he finally found the money. The new official title, Spaceballs: The New One, perfectly captures the film’s irreverent humor with the tagline “just like the old one, but it’s newer.”
What the CinemaCon Footage Revealed
During the presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, attendees were treated to an exclusive trailer that documented the sequel’s journey from concept to screen. While the footage didn’t reveal specific plot details, it showcased what the creative team has been developing over the years.
The presentation highlighted the return of beloved characters from the original film, with many original cast members reprising their iconic roles more than three decades later. Given that the original Spaceballs The New One sequel didn’t rely heavily on plot, the sequel is expected to follow a similar comedic formula focused on humor and parody rather than complex storytelling.
Meet the Cast of Spaceballs: The New One
Returning Cast Members:
- Bill Pullman returns as Lone Starr, the roguish protagonist
- Daphne Zuniga reprises her role as Princess Vespa
- Mel Brooks returns in dual roles as both Yogurt and President Skroob
- Rick Moranis is back as the menacing Dark Helmet in his first live-action film appearance since 1997
- George Wyner returns as Colonel Sandurz
New Cast Additions:
- Lewis Pullman (Bill Pullman’s son) joins the cast, presumably playing Lone Starr’s son
- Keke Palmer brings her talents to the sequel
- Anthony Carrigan adds to the ensemble cast
- Josh Gad serves as both a writer and cast member
Creative Team Behind the Sequel
The film is being directed by Josh Greenbaum, known for his work on “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar.” The screenplay was crafted by a talented team including Mel Brooks, Josh Gad, and screenwriting duo Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez, who previously worked on “Detective Pikachu.”
Production is led by Brian Grazer and Jeb Brody through Imagine Entertainment, alongside Brooks, Gad, and Greenbaum. This marks Gad’s second collaboration reviving a Brooks property, following his well-received “History of the World: Part II” miniseries on Hulu.
When Will Spaceballs: The New One Release?
Spaceballs The New One sequel is scheduled to premiere in theaters on April 23, 2027. While fans will have to wait a few years to see the full film, the CinemaCon footage preview has already generated significant buzz among comedy and sci-fi fans eager to see how Brooks and his team will tackle a modern sequel to the beloved classic.