Released in 1987, the original Spaceballs was a homage to/satire of the 1980s visual effects sci-fi movie, riffing hard off the original Star Wars but also nodding at Alien, Star Trek, Planet of the Apes and 2001: A Space Odyssey. Mel Brooks co-wrote, directed and starred, appearing as both the wise Yogurt and the evil-ish President Skroob. The film also starred John Candy, Rick Moranis, Daphne Zuniga, Joan Rivers, George Wyner, Dick Van Patten, and was a career-making movie for Bill Pullman. The film is now widely-regarded as a fun homage to the sci-fi genre, with a slightly sharp commentary on the commodification of art ("Spaceballs the flamethrower!").
Brooks has been asked about making a sequel almost constantly since 1987. He did spend some time joking about never making a direct sequel, so the sequel would be called Spaceballs 3: The Search for Spaceballs 2, though, as ever with Brooks, it was unclear if he was joking, serious or semi-serious. At other times, including in the original movie, he suggested the sequel would be called Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money.
Spaceballs 2 (subtitle unknown) will be directed by Josh Greenbaum, from a script by Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez and Josh Gad. Gad will also star in the movie and co-produce alongside Brooks. Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis will return as Lone Starr and Dark Helmet, whilst Keke Palmer will join the cast in an unnamed role. The project has been described as a "non-prequel non-reboot sequel part two, but with reboot elements franchise expansion film." MGM-Amazon expect to release the films in cinemas (and presumably then Amazon Prime Video) in 2027.
May the Schwartz be with you. Always.
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