'Spaceballs' Sequel Gets April 2027 Release Date

Key Points:

• Amazon MGM Studios has announced that the long-awaited sequel to Mel Brooks' cult classic "Spaceballs" will debut on April 23, 2027, coinciding with the original film's 40th anniversary.
• Rick Moranis returns to acting to reprise his role as Lord Dark Helmet, joined by original cast members Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, George Wyner, and Mel Brooks himself as Yogurt, alongside new cast members including Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Anthony Carrigan, and Lewis Pullman.
• The sequel will be directed by Josh Greenbaum with a script by Josh Gad, Benji Samit, and Dan Hernandez, continuing the tradition of spoofing popular sci-fi franchises such as "Star Wars," "Star Trek," and "Alien."
• Plot details and the official title are being kept under wraps, though it is described humorously by Amazon MGM as a "non-prequel non-reboot sequel part two but with reboot elements franchise expansion film."
• The project is produced by Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, and Jeb Brody, alongside Mel Brooks, Josh Gad, Josh Greenbaum, and others, marking a significant collaborative effort behind the scenes.