After 40 Years: Amazon MGM to Release Sequel to the Cult Parody "Spaceballs" in Spring 2027
Mark the date: April 23, 2027. Amazon MGM Studios booked that day for the sequel, aiming to line it up with the 40th anniversary of Mel Brooks' 1987 original — yes, forty yrs. on the dot.
On the creative side, Josh Greenbaum is directing while Josh Gad has a hand in writing and acting. Mel Brooks is back in the mix too, wearing two hats (producer + actor), which feels both familiar and a little uncanny.
Fans will notice names from the past popping up again: Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, and George Wyner have signed on. Talk has centered especially on Rick Moranis (Lord Helmchen) — his return to the big screen after many yrs. is the kind of news that makes people whisper "no way" and then smile. New additions include Keke Palmer, Anthony Carrigan, and Lewis Pullman.
The plot reportedly shifts focus toward a newer generation of heroes; Lewis Pullman is said to play the son of characters from the first film. Think of it as a handoff — or an attempt at one — where legacy meets contemporary jokes (e.g., updated pop-culture targets).
Early reaction from screenings has been upbeat, according to some insiders: they claim the sequel keeps the original’s irreverent pulse while injecting modern humor. Caveat: early buzz can be selective, and "insiders" rarely equal consensus.
A reminder: the 1987 movie flopped in theaters but grew huge on VHS, evolving into a bona fide cult classic that riffed not only on Star Wars but on Alien, Star Trek, Planet of the Apes, etc. Four decades of blockbuster franchises (Star Wars, Marvel, etc.) give the new film plenty of material to lampoon — whether it will land those hits is still an open question.