Amazon MGM Studios has officially announced the cast for the eagerly anticipated sequel to the cult classic film Spaceballs. The new movie will see the return of familiar faces, including Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, George Wyner, and Mel Brooks. Additionally, a fresh batch of talent will join the fray with Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, and Anthony Carrigan stepping into new character roles.
The sequel is directed by Josh Greenbaum, working from a script co-written by Josh Gad, Benji Samit, and Dan Hernandez. The production team comprises notable names such as Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, and Jeb Brody from Imagine Entertainment, along with Gad, Brooks, Greenbaum, and Kevin Salter.
While details about the film’s plot and official title remain under wraps, production is already underway, aiming for a theatrical release in 2027. The announcement has already generated buzz, highlighted by a table read photo shared by Amazon MGM, teasing fans with glimpses of what’s to come.
The original Spaceballs, released in 1987 by MGM, was a satirical take on Star Wars, premiering a decade after the latter’s release. The film grossed $38.1 million at the time, equivalent to today’s $108 million, and has since developed a cult following. Original cast members included the likes of John Candy and Joan Rivers, who famously provided the voice for a character parodying C-3PO.
In the summer of 2024, Gad hinted at the forthcoming sequel in an Instagram post, expressing his excitement and pride in the script, which he co-authored, calling it possibly the “funniest and best thing” he has ever worked on.
The film’s production assembles a host of talented individuals represented by various agencies, underscoring the film’s high-profile status in the upcoming cinematic landscape. As fans eagerly await more news, anticipation builds for this new chapter in the Spaceballs saga. With the combination of returning favorites and invigorating new talent, the sequel promises to offer a fresh dose of humor and nostalgia.