The Schwartz is Back: Spaceballs Sequel Officially Set for 2027 Release

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Get ready to return to the galaxy! Almost 40 years after Mel Brooks’ classic comedy Spaceballs first hit theaters, a sequel is officially happening. Amazon MGM Studios has announced the movie will be released in cinemas on April 23, 2027.

Here is everything we know about the upcoming return to the Spaceballs universe.

Returning Legends

Longtime fans will be thrilled to hear that many of the original actors are coming back to play their famous characters again.

  • Comedy fans are celebrating the return of Rick Moranis! He’s reprising his iconic role as Dark Helmet, marking what many see as his big return to live-action films.

  • Mel Brooks, the celebrated filmmaker who will turn 100 around the time the movie is released, is reprising his role as the insightful and commercially-minded Yogurt. He’s also a producer on the film.

  • Fans will be thrilled to see Bill Pullman and Daphne Zuniga reprise their iconic roles as Lone Starr and Princess Vespa, the beloved couple from the classic space adventure!

  • George Wyner: Reprising his role as the ever-loyal Colonel Sandurz.

Fresh Faces Entering the Galaxy

The show is welcoming some exciting new actors to the cast, alongside our favorites, to bring a burst of fresh humor to the series.

  • Josh Gad has been the driving force behind this project for years, and he’ll not only star in the movie but also play a major role behind the camera.

  • Lewis Pullman, son of actor Bill Pullman, is said to be portraying Starburst, the child of the characters Lone Starr and Vespa.

  • Keke Palmer is joining the cast as a character called Destiny. Details about Anthony Carrigan’s role haven’t been revealed yet.

Behind the Camera

Josh Gad not only stars in the film, but also co-wrote it with Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit, the team behind Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. He’s also a producer on the project, working alongside comedy legend Mel Brooks and other producers from Imagine Entertainment – Brian Grazer, Kevin Salter, Josh Greenbaum, and Jeb Brody.

Josh Greenbaum, the director known for comedies like Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar and the documentary Will & Harper, is at the helm of this project. Filming began in September 2025 and finished in December 2025, giving Greenbaum and his team ample time to recreate the playful, self-aware humor that made the original 1987 film a fan favorite.

What’s the Plot?

Details about the movie’s story are being kept very secret, but those involved have jokingly called it a complicated sequel – a follow-up that isn’t a prequel or a reboot, yet includes elements of both, and expands the existing franchise. After forty years of Star Wars trilogies, spin-offs, and countless reboots, the creators have plenty of material to make fun of.

Prepare your Perri-Air and buckle up. The Schwartz returns to theaters on April 23, 2027.

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2026-04-06 19:28