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Everything you need to know about ‘Spaceballs: The New One’ from Amazon MGM Studios

Key takeaways

  • Spaceballs: The New One will be released in theaters on April 23, 2027.
  • The movie is a sequel to the 1987 MGM sci-fi parody, Spaceballs.
  • Rick Moranis, Daphne Zuniga, George Wyner, Bill Pullman, and Mel Brooks return from the original film.
May the Schwartz be with you once again!
Amazon MGM Studios unveiled the title of Spaceballs: The New One-the long-awaited sequel to MGM and Mel Brooks's beloved sci-fi parody Spaceballs-at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.
The forthcoming film is slated for a theatrical release on April 23, 2027, and will bring back original cast members as well as add new stars to the galactic comedy.

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Here's everything you need to know about Spaceballs: The New One.

Who's returning from the original 'Spaceballs'?

Several key cast members from the original 1987 cult classic Spaceballs are returning for the sequel. Rick Moranis (Ghostbusters, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids) is reprising his role, marking a rare and highly anticipated return to the big screen.
Brooks, who starred as President Skroob and Yogurt in the original film and will once again bring his legendary comedy chops to the sequel, joins Moranis alongside Daphne Zuniga (Melrose Place, One Tree Hill), George Wyner (A Serious Man), and Bill Pullman (Independence Day).

Who's new to the 'Spaceballs' universe?

Spaceballs: The New One is also bringing fresh faces to the franchise with an impressive lineup of comedic talent, including Josh Gad (Frozen, Beauty and the Beast), Keke Palmer (The Pickup, Nope), Lewis Pullman (The Testament of Ann Lee, Thunderbolts), and Anthony Carrigan (Barry, Superman).

What's the plot of the new 'Spaceballs' movie?

Plot details for Spaceballs: The New One are being kept under what the studio describes as "lock, key, and an industrial-strength Schwartz shield."
In typical Mel Brooks fashion, the film has been described as "A Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two but with Reboot Elements Franchise Expansion Film."

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Who's making 'Spaceballs: The New One'?

Spaceballs: The New One is directed by Josh Greenbaum (Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar). The screenplay comes from writers Gad, Dan Hernandez, and Benji Samit. Producers include Brian Grazer and Jeb Brody, alongside Brooks, Gad, Greenbaum, and Kevin Salter. Adam Merims, Samit, and Hernandez serve as executive producers

When will 'Spaceballs: The New One' be released?

Spaceballs: The New One is scheduled to "hyperspace into theaters" on April 23, 2027, marking a 40-year gap between the original film and its follow-up.
This story has been updated with the most recent information about the film.

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