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The Schwartz Awakens: “Spaceballs 2” Is Officially Happening — With the Original Cast and New Faces Alike
The Schwartz returns! Spaceballs 2 is officially in the works with the original cast and a new team ready to spoof Star Wars again.
Last Updated on August 10, 2025 by Daily News Staff
The Schwartz is back, baby.
Nearly 40 years after the original Spaceballs warped into our hearts and onto our screens, the long-rumored sequel is officially happening — and fans of the original (myself included!) couldn’t be more thrilled. According to a recent announcement in The Industry newsletter, Amazon MGM has given the greenlight to Spaceballs 2, and it’s shaping up to be a hilarious hyperspace ride back to the galaxy of parody we’ve all missed.
Returning to lead the charge? The legendary Mel Brooks, who not only produces but will once again don his golden ring as Yogurt. Yes, the Schwartz is strong with this one.
Who’s Back (and Who’s New)
Original cast members Bill Pullman (Lone Starr), Rick Moranis (Dark Helmet — he lives!), and Daphne Zuniga (Princess Vespa) are all back in action. That alone would’ve been enough to get fans screaming like Barf at a buffet, but there’s more.
Joining the cast are Josh Gad — the beloved voice of Olaf and now stepping in as a star, co-writer, and producer — alongside rising stars Keke Palmer and Lewis Pullman. The film is being directed by Josh Greenbaum (Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar), with a script penned by comedy duo Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez (Detective Pikachu, LEGO Star Wars).
Why Now?
Mel Brooks put it best when reflecting on why he chose to parody sci-fi in the first place:
“I destroyed the Western in Blazing Saddles… But there were not many genres left for me to satirize, so I eagerly attacked science fiction. There was Star Wars, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica… It was a genre rich with opportunities for devastating satire.”
That was true in 1987, and it’s even more true today.
With Star Wars currently navigating a rocky hyperspace lane — from a polarizing sequel trilogy capped by the much-maligned Rise of Skywalker, to the bizarrely short-lived Galactic Starcruiser hotel, and a bloated buffet of Disney+ spinoffs (though shoutout to Andor, which actually delivered) — the franchise feels overdue for some good-natured (but cutting) parody.
Why It Matters
The original Spaceballs wasn’t just a spoof — it was a loving, irreverent celebration of sci-fi fandom, made by someone who clearly got the genre and the fans. It made fun of Star Wars while honoring its place in pop culture. In today’s media-saturated world of reboots, spin-offs, and endless lore dumps, that kind of playful honesty is a breath of fresh air.
And let’s face it: if any franchise deserves to be lovingly roasted again, it’s Star Wars. Fans need to laugh. They need to remember the joy. And if Spaceballs 2 can do that — while bringing back some of the greatest comedic moments in sci-fi parody history — then it’s already done its job.
May the Schwartz Be With Us (Again)
Set to hit screens in 2027, Spaceballs 2 promises not only a nostalgic return but also a timely reminder of how comedy and sci-fi can collide in the best of ways. Until then, we’ll be combing the desert… again… waiting.
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