‘Spaceballs 2’ set for 2027 release, Mel Brooks returns

A sequel to the cult comedy Spaceballs is set for release in 2027, with Mel Brooks returning as producer. Directed by Josh Greenbaum and starring Josh Gad, the film’s plot remains undisclosed.

Los Angeles: “Spaceballs 2”, an upcoming live-action sequel to the 1987 Mel Brooks comedy classic featuring Lewis Pullman, is set to release on April 23, 2027.

The film is directed by Josh Greenbaum and is written by Josh Gad, Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit, according to the entertainment news outlet Deadline.

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The plot details are kept under wraps. Actor Josh Gad is on board to star and produce the project alongside 99-year-old Hollywood veteran Mel Brooks, who had co-written, directed and produced the original 1987 cult classic.

“Spaceballs”, which was a parody on popular sci-fi movies like “Star Wars”, “Star Trek”, “Alien” and “The Wizard of Oz”, followed mercenary Lone Starr (Pullman) and his sidekick Barf (John Candy) as they rescue Princess Vespa and her droid from the evil Spaceballs, who plan to steal Druidia’s air.

Stranded on a desert moon, they meet Yogurt (Brooks), who teaches Starr the power of “the Schwartz”. Meanwhile, the bumbling Dark Helmet (Moranis) and Colonel Sandurz try to hunt them down.

Brian Grazer and Jeb Brody are producing under Imagine alongside Gad, Brooks and Greenbaum. Kevin Slater, Adam Merims, Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez will executive produce. The film will also feature Anthony Carrigan.