It’s happening – Spaceballs 2!. No, seriously. After nearly four decades of fan prayers, desert mirages, and Yogurt’s merchandising, Mel Brooks is finally bringing the Schwartz back—with a vengeance. Yes, Spaceballs 2 is officially in the works, and the hype is warping straight past ludicrous speed.

The Sequel We Never Thought We’d See

If Spaceballs (1987) taught us anything, it’s that parody never dies—it just gets rebooted, recast, and lovingly repackaged with more merch. After years of cryptic hints, jokes about “Spaceballs: The Search for More Money,” and dashed hopes, the stars have aligned. And by stars, we mean Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, Mel Brooks—and the marketing guys at Amazon MGM.

The new film, still operating under the simple (yet glorious) title Spaceballs 2, is set for a 2027 theatrical release, bringing back the galaxy’s most ridiculous heroes, villains, and yogurt-based sages for one more spin through the cosmos.

Who’s Back?

Mel Brooks, now in his late 90s and still sharper than Dark Helmet’s oversized headgear, is leading the charge—writing, producing, and returning as both Yogurt and President Skroob. Honestly, we wouldn’t be surprised if he shows up as the movie’s narrator, a talking robot, or even a sentient bagel. Never count Brooks out.

Rick Moranis, who famously stepped away from Hollywood in the ’90s, is making his triumphant return as Dark Helmet, the most insecure Sith spoof in history. That alone should earn your ticket money.

Bill Pullman is also back as the charming rogue Lone Starr, alongside Daphne Zuniga as the high-maintenance-yet-heroic Princess Vespa. We assume Dot Matrix is also getting an upgrade—fingers crossed for AI sass.

New Faces, New Force (of Funny)

But this isn’t just a nostalgia trip. Spaceballs 2 is bringing a new generation of chaos to the galaxy. Lewis Pullman (yes, Bill’s son) joins the cast as Starburst—a name so perfectly ridiculous it could only exist in this universe. He’s reportedly the offspring of Lone Starr and Vespa, which means he’ll likely be dealing with awkward parental pep talks and destiny.

Also joining the starcruiser: Keke Palmer as a space rebel named Destiny (or is it… Desssstiny?), and Josh Gad, who’s co-writing and producing, and may or may not be playing a mopey protocol droid with anxiety issues.

Behind the camera, Josh Greenbaum (Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar) will direct, so expect some serious absurdity—possibly with musical numbers.

Plot? What Plot?

The story is being kept tighter than Dark Helmet’s ego, but sources promise a mix of classic parody and new-gen franchise commentary. Expect it to lovingly roast not only Star Wars, but also the MCU, streaming fatigue, toy-based reboots, and maybe even The Mandalorian’s snack budget.

And yes, Mel Brooks has already made jokes about this being a “non-prequel, non-reboot sequel with reboot elements”—so don’t expect linear logic. Expect spaceballs. Lots of them.

Why Now?

In short? The Schwartz is strong again.

Between the resurgence of sci-fi IPs and an endless thirst for meta-humour, Spaceballs 2 is more than just a cash grab (though Yogurt would approve). It’s a celebration of a cult classic that aged like fine wine in a vacuum-sealed helmet.

It’s also a miracle of casting: Rick Moranis said yes. Mel Brooks still writes punchlines that slap. And new stars are ready to take the torch (or the Schwartz ring) into the next dimension.

Merchandising. Merchandising!

Spaceballs 2: The Sequel. Spaceballs 2: The Flame-Thrower. Spaceballs 2: The Streaming Deal. It’s all on the horizon—and we’re here for it.

Because in a world of reboots that take themselves too seriously, Spaceballs reminds us that sometimes, you just need a good fart joke, a cloaked villain with daddy issues, and a wise Yogurt to tell you, “May the Schwartz be with you.”