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Hugh Jackman is a Marvel legend. His role as Wolverine has encompassed many changes in the superhero genre; the first "X-Men" was revolutionary, a precursor to movies like "The Dark Knight" that grounded these comic book characters and made them look and feel real. Then, in "Logan," Jackman helped give the genre legitimacy with a film recognized by The Academy, a movie so good, a rare gem with a definitive ending (even if "Deadpool & Wolverine" kind of undid it) and a highlight of the genre.

Of course, the "X-Men" franchise is not the only superhero title Jackman has been a part of. There's some where he essentially plays a superhero in a non-comic book movie, like the Easter Bunny in "Rise of the Guardians" that is essentially bunny Batman, or his very brief voice cameo in "Free Guy," a very bad movie with shoehorned-in superhero easter eggs. But there...

Actor Bill Pullman may be best known for his roles in Independence Dayand Spaceballs, but in 1999, he starred in an underrated creature feature about a crocodile that terrorized the residents of a fictional Maine town. Now, 26 years later, Lake Placid is climbing up the streaming charts, per FlixPatrol.

As of July 5, the movie, which also starred Bridget Fonda, Brendan Gleeson (Spider Noir), Oliver Platt (The Bear), Betty White, and Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order: Svu), is sitting in the Number 10 spot in AMC+’s Top 10 Movies in the United States. Directed by Steve Miner, who also directed Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) and Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998), Lake Placid is arguably one of the more underrated horror flicks of its time.

A Gory Dark Comedy Flick

The dark comedy horror starts off with Gleeson’s Sheriff Hank Keogh waiting in his boat on Black Lake in Maine as...

Dan Stevens has joined the upcoming sequel series Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past as Solitus, a fallen Jedi who sought out access to Forcehold – a secret realm full of discarded pieces of the past.

In the Lego Star Wars animated sequel series, which is a continuation of the story that began in 2024 with Rebuild the Galaxy, a new threat rises in the galaxy, and Sig Greebling and Darth Dev must combine their powers of Force Building and Sith Breaking to stop it.

Alongside Jedi Bob, Yesi Scala, and Servo, they will journey into the deepest corners of Lego Star Wars lore, uncovering pieces of all the galaxies that have come before.

The returning voice cast includes Gaten Matarazzo as Sig Greebling, Tony Revolori as Darth Dev, Bobby Moynihan as Jedi Bob, Marsai Martin as Yesi Scala, Michael Cusack as Servo, Ahmed Best as Darth Jar Jar,...

Dan Stevens is heading into the world of Lego Star Wars. According to Disney and Lucasfilm, the actor has been cast as the main villain in the upcoming animated sequel series, Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past, which will be streaming on Disney+.

In this new series, Stevens will voice Solitus, a former Jedi who has turned to the dark side. Solitus is on a mission to find Forcehold, a hidden realm full of old and forgotten parts of the galaxy. Once a Jedi, he now poses a serious threat to everyone.

The show is a follow-up to Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, which first came out in 2024. This new chapter brings back familiar faces while introducing fresh characters and dangers. The galaxy is in trouble again, and it’s up to a group of heroes to stop what’s coming. Sig Greebling and Darth Dev have to work together,...

Dan Stevens is joining the galaxy far, far away, in Lego form. The actor has been cast as the new villain Solitus in Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past, the animated sequel series coming to Disney+. The news comes from Disney and Lucasfilm, who shared the announcement along with details about the upcoming show.

Stevens will voice Solitus, a once-noble Jedi who turned dark after searching for Forcehold, a mysterious place filled with forgotten parts of the past. Solitus is set to become a major threat in the new adventure.

Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past continues the story that began in 2024’s Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy. This time, the galaxy faces a new danger, and a strange team has to come together to stop it. Sig Greebling and Darth Dev team up, using their unique powers, Force Building and Sith Breaking, to take on the challenge.

Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past’ Poster

Dan Stevens (Abigail) is joining returning Lego Star Wars voice cast members Gaten Matarazzo and Tony Revolori in the new addition to the franchise, Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past. Stevens will be voicing Solitus (featured in the above poster), a character described as a fallen Jedi who sought out access to Forcehold – a secret realm full of discarded pieces of the past.

Matarazzo is back as Sig Greebling, Revolori returns as Darth Dev, Bobby Moynihan is Jedi Bob, and Marsai Martin is Yesi Scala. Additional returning voice cast members include Michael Cusack as Servo and Ahmed Best as Darth Jar Jar, with Mark Hamill popping up in a special guest appearance as Luke Skywalker. Ashley Eckstein voices Lego BrickHeadz Ahsoka Tano and Ben Schwartz voices Jaxxon.

“In the Lego Star Wars animated sequel series,...

Dan Stevens has joined the cast of Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past animated sequel series at Disney+.

Stevens will voice new villain Solitus, a fallen Jedi who sought out access to Forcehold – a secret realm full of discarded pieces of the past.

The Lego Star Wars animated sequel is a continuation of the story that began in 2024 with Rebuild the Galaxy. In the series, a new threat rises in the galaxy, and Sig Greebling and Darth Dev must combine their powers of Force Building and Sith Breaking to stop it. Alongside Jedi Bob, Yesi Scala and Servo, they will journey into the deepest corners of Lego Star Wars lore, uncovering pieces of all the galaxies that have come before.

The four-part sequel series, from Lucasfilm and Lego Group, premieres September 19 on Disney+.

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Deadline reports that a new comedy series based on Mel Brooks‘ Young Frankenstein is nearing a pilot order at FX. Titled Very Young Frankenstein, the project has Brooks’ blessing and comes from some of the team behind FX’s What We Do In the Shadows.

Brooks will also executive produce alongside Stefani Robinson, who will serve as writer and showrunner, Taika Waititi, who will helm the pilot, and Garrett Basch. Brooks’ producing partner Kevin Salter is also onboard as an executive producer, as is original Young Frankenstein producer Michael Gruskoff.

Young Frankenstein is an absolute classic. The spoof is hilarious, as you would expect, but it also pays loving tribute to the classic Universal Horror movies. The story follows Dr. Frederick Frankenstein—who insists it’s pronounced “Fronk-en-steen”—as he journeys to Transylvania after inheriting his grandfather’s castle. Once there, he finds himself drawn into his infamous ancestor Victor Frankenstein’s experiments,...

It might’ve taken light-years, but the stars have finally aligned and Spaceballs is officially getting a sequel, nearly four decades after the cult classic first hit theaters. Co-written by parody legend Mel Brooks, who’s also returning as the wise and merch-happy Yoghurt, the project is picking up speed under Amazon MGM Studios. This past week brought exciting updates, confirming the return of original starsRick Moranis, Bill Pullman, and Daphne Zuniga. Joining them are Keke Palmer and Josh Gad, brought on to possibly bridge the gap between generations in what promises to be a hilarious mix of old and new. However, there may be more familiar faces back in action, including a possible return of Tim Russ.

Spaceballs featured a star-studded ensemble, and among them was Russ, then best known to sci-fi fans as Lieutenant Commander Tuvok from Star Trek: Voyager. Russ played one of Dark Helmet’s troopers...

The long-awaited sequel to Mel Brooks’ 1987 spoof Spaceballsis coming in 2027. It’s already been confirmed that Brooks will reprise his role as Yogurt in the sequel, which is still without an official title. Rick Moranis, who hasn’t acted in decades, is returning to the big screen as Dark Helmet, and Bill Pullman will also be back as his Lone Starr character in the film that spoofed Star Wars and other science fiction titles.

Another actor, who is probably best known for his role as the highly logical Vulcan Tuvok in Star Trek: Voyager,and later in Star Trek: Picard,could also return for Spaceballs 2.Tim Russ took to social media to hint that he might be back on the big screen for the sequel. Even though Russ’ character had one scene that consisted of just four words, it was certainly a memorable one.

‘Combing the Desert’ Once Again?

In Russ’s scene,...

The Schwartz is strong with this one...

Earlier this week, Spaceballs director Mel Brooks announced that the sequel to the beloved Star Wars spoof we first heard about last year had set an official 2027 release date with a hilarious first teaser. We also got word that Brooks would be back as Yogurt, alongside Rick Moranis - who will be coming out of retirement for the movie - as Lord Dark Helmet and Bill Pullman as Lone Starr.

Keke Palmer (Nope) has also joined the production in a lead role.

Now, we have more major casting news, as THR reports that Thunderbolts* star Lewis Pullman is set to join his father in the sequel as the son of Lone Starr and Princess Vespa, Starburst. Daphne Zuniga has also been confirmed to return as the Princess.

The trade reveals that Palmer will play a character named Destiny, and will lead the movie alongside Pullman Jr.

Spaceballs 2is keeping it in the family when it comes to its cast. The latest news to surface suggests that Lewis Pullman is in talks to join the highly anticipated sequel, starring alongside his father, Bill Pullman, who is reprising his role as Lone Starr. The Thunderbolts* actor is looking to board the winged Winnebago piloted by Starr to reportedly play a character named Starburst. He is the son of Starr (Pullman) and Queen Vespa (Daphne Zuniga), so there is every chance Starr will be the one saying "I am your father," not Dark Helmet.

Never fear, Dark Helmet will be back wielding the Downside of the Schwartz as Rick Moranis is said to be coming out of retirement to reprise his role as the short-statured sinister one. Mel Brooks is also back as Yogurt, the beloved parody of Yoda, who will no doubt be dishing out his wisdom to all who will listen.

Lewis Pullman is in negotiations to appear in the Spaceballs sequel.The Thunderbolts* actor, 32, is in talks to star in the upcoming follow-up to Mel Brooks’ 1987 sci-fi parody movie alongside his 71-year-old father, Bill Pullman, The Hollywood Reporter has said.Bill Pullman will be returning as his Han Solo-esque character Lone Starr, while Rick Moranis is slated to reprise his role as Dark Helmet in what will be his first on-screen cinematic appearance in nearly 30 years.Daphne Zuniga - who played Princess Vespa in the original flick - is also expected to come back for the sequel.While Brooks is not due to direct the Spaceballs follow-up, the 98-year-old filmmaker will reprise his role as Yogurt in the movie, with Will and Harper director Josh Greenbaum set to helm the project for Amazon MGM Studios.Rounding out the cast of the Spaceballs sequel is Keke Palmer, who has reportedly...

Spaceballs 2 will be heading into cinemas in 2027, it’s been confirmed. And the original cast has been invited back. More here.

It’s been around a year since we learned that the 1987 Star Wars spoof Spaceballs is returning with a sequel, and although we’re still a couple of years out from the film’s release, we now have some juicy details to feast on. Josh Greenbaum will direct from a screenplay by Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez, and Josh Gad.

While several of the original film’s cast are no longer with us (including Joan Rivers and John Candy) several key players from the original film are returning.

Rick Moranis is set to unretire, presumably to return as Dark Helmet, while the legendary Mel Brooks will be appearing, likely as the mighty Yoghurt.

Bill Pullman is also set to reprise his role as Lone Starr, and according to The Hollywood Reporter,...

The cast of Spaceballs 2 continues to round out. With Bill Pullman set to return as galactic rogue Lone Starr, his son, Thunderbolts* standout Lewis Pullman, is in talks to join him. The Hollywood Reporter has the news that Pullman will play Starburst, the son of Lone Starr and Queen Vespa (Daphne Zuniga); Zuniga, who starred in the 1987 original, is also set to return. The film is slated for a 2027 theatrical release by Amazon MGM Studios.

The comedy sequel has been assembling its surviving cast members all day: in addition to Pullman and Zuniga, the film has also recruited Mel Brooks, who directed and wrote the original, as the alien sage Yogurt, and Rick Moranis, who portrayed the villainous Dark Helmet. The film will star Josh Gad, who is co-writing the film, in an unspecified role, and Keke Palmer, who starred in the comedy hit One of Them Days earlier this year,...

The cast of Spaceballs 2 is coming together. After a handful of cast members were revealed to be involved with the project, including some returning stars, the latest addition may see Thunderbolts*actor Lewis Pullman come on board.

Per THR, Pullman — who will return as the Sentry in Avengers: Doomsday — is in talks to join the cast of the upcoming Spaceballs sequel. Should the casting go through, Pullman will be joining his famous father, Bill Pullman. The elder Pullman previously played Lone Starr, a spoof of Han Solo, in the original Spaceballs. Other original movie stars expected to reprise their roles include Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis, and Daphne Zuniga.

This wouldn't be the first time the two Pullmans have shared the screen. Lewis got his career started with a role alongside his father in The Ballad of Lefty Brown. The younger Pullman has since branched out into some exciting roles elsewhere,...

Update: The new Spaceballs movie is turning into a family affair. THR reports that Lewis Pullman (Thunderbolts*) is in talks to join his father, Bill Pullman, in the upcoming Spaceballs sequel. As you might expect, the younger Pullman will play the son of Queen Vespa (Daphne Zuniga) and Lone Starr (Bill Pullman), who is named Starburst.

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Thirty-eight years after Mel Brooks took George Lucas’s Star Wars universe to task with the 1987 comedy classic Spaceballs, the 98-year-old filmmaker is up to his old tricks with a new Spaceballs movie coming in 2027! On Thursday, Brooks announced the film’s targeted release year through a hilarious teaser lampooning the absurd number of sequels and spin-offs from other franchises. In addition to the official announcement, Deadline says Rick Moranis and Bill Pullman are returning for the new Spaceballs movie, with Keke Palmer joining the cast.

Before you ask, yes, Mel...

Exclusive, updated with new, nonexclusive details: Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis are set to reprise their respective roles as Lone Starr and Dark Helmet in the new Spaceballs movie from Amazon MGM Studios, with Keke Palmer (One of Them Days) joining the cast, sources tell Deadline.

Amazon declined to comment, and character details for Palmer are under wraps, as is the sequel’s plot. Also newly aboard in an undisclosed role is Pullman’s son, rising star Lewis Pullman (Thunderbolts*), as THR was first to report this afternoon.

The addition of Moranis, though is particularly striking, as the actor hasn’t been seen much on screen for decades. As announced this morning, the original film’s director and star, Mel Brooks, will also feature in the cast once again, reprising his role as Yogurt. Slated for release in theaters in 2027, the film has been described by those who have not...

Almost a decade ago, Lewis Pullman began his acting career by appearing opposite dad Bill Pullman in the western The Ballad of Lefty Brown. Since then, he’s forged his own path, appearing in high-flying features such as Top Gun: Maverick and Marvel Studios’ The Thunderbolts* and earning an Emmy nomination for Lessons in Chemistry.

Now he is ready to reunite with his father onscreen and is in talks to star in the upcoming Spaceballs sequel.

The elder Pullman starred as the Han Solo-esque character Lone Starr in the Mel Brooks-directed film, which was released in 1987 and is fondly remembered for its riffs on Star Wars and other sci-fi staples, from Star Trek to 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Amazon MGM Studios is behind the sequel and intends to give it a theatrical release in 2027. The studio had no comment on Pullman’s casting.

Josh Greenbaum is directing from a script by Benji Samit,...

Daphne Zuniga‘s involvement in the upcoming Spaceballs 2 was up in the air but now we have confirmation!

The 62-year-old actress will officially be reprising her role as Princess Vespa in the long-awaited second installment, according to The Wrap.

Keep reading to find out more…

Josh Greenbaum is set to serve as director, with a script by Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez and Josh Gad.

The sequel is cheekily being described as “A Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two – but with Reboot Elements – Franchise Expansion Film,” though no further details are available just yet.

Rick Moranis and Bill Pullman are both set to also return, as Darth Helmet and Lone Starr, respectively. Mel Brooks shared a teaser and will also reprise his role as Yogurt!

Joining the cast are Josh Gad and Keke Palmer.

Stay tuned for more info on Spaceballs 2 when it becomes available!

The Schwartz is strong with this one. Daphne Zuniga will reprise her role as Princess Vespa for the upcoming “Spaceballs” sequel, which will be directed by Josh Greenbaum and written by Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez and Josh Gad, who will also star. Zuniga will join original “Spaceballs” stars Bill Pullman (returning as Lone Starr), Rick Moranis (as Lord Dark Helmet) and Mel Brooks (as Yogurt), for the long-awaited legacy sequel. It was announced that Keke Palmer would also be joining the cast, with Palmer playing a new character.

Producing the new “Spaceballs” installment are Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer and Jeb Brody, Brooks, Gad and Greenbaum, with Kevin Salter, Adam Merims, Samit, and Hernandez serving as executive producers.

The original 1987 film spoofed “Star Wars” and a number of other sci-fi classics, including “Aliens,” with Pullman’s Lone Starr standing in for Han Solo, John Candy’s Barf was an even more dog-like Chewbacca surrogate,...

The Schwartz Awakens in 2027.

The Spaceballs sequel that was officially announced last year has set a 2027 release, and the legendary Mel Brooks - who will turn 99 later this month - is set to reprise his role as Yoda send-up, Yogurt.

Brooks isn't the only original cast member to return, as Deadline reports that Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis - who will be coming out of retirement for this sequel - are also back on board as Lone Starr and Dark Helmet. Keke Palmer (One of Them Days) has also joined the cast in an undisclosed role.

The long-awaited follow-up to Brooks' '80s Star Wars spoof is in development at Amazon MGM Studios, with Josh Gad set to star and produce alongside Brooks. Josh Greenbaum will direct the film from a screenplay by Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez, and Gad.

Plot details are still under wraps, but the original movie was a full-on farce,...

May the Schwartz be with us all, because the first teaser for Spaceballs 2 is here! It also confirmed the return of a very key character.

Released on his social media pages, via Gizmodo, creator Mel Brooks revealed his return as Yogurt, the parody of Yoda from the Star Wars films. It was preceded by a crawl discussing all the prequels, sequels, prequels of sequels, and more from Star Wars and other franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Avatar, and more.

This was not the only announcement for the beloved parody movie. As reported by Deadline, Rick Moranis and Bill Pullman look to be reprising their roles as Dark Helmet and Lone Starr. Keke Palmer is also joining the cast for an unknown role. They will join Josh Gad, who has already been confirmed to star in the movie and is one of the scriptwriters and producers for the film.

In 1987, Spaceballs came out in theaters. A satire of the Star Wars franchise, it didn't pull in a ton of money but became a cult classic years later on home video, where little kids like me watched it and laughed at the talking pizza people, the Wookie knockoff named Barf, the spaceship so big it took a full five minutes to float across the screen, and the rest. I saw Spaceballs before I saw Star Wars, and I've never regretted that for a second.

Now, 40 years later, a sequel is coming. Mel Brooks will no longer write or direct — that honor will go to director Josh Greenbaum and writers Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez, and Josh Gad — but he will return as Yogurt, the Yoda stand-in who knows as much about the mysterious power of the Schwartz as he does about merchandising. Per Deadline, Bill Pullman is on tap to return...

Spaceballs 2 is coming!

A sequel to the Mel Brooks film is moving forward, and members of the original cast will be returning after over three decades since the original.

We now know that Rick Moranis and Bill Pullman are both returning for Spaceballs 2, in their respective roles as Darth Helmet and Lone Starr.

Mel Brooks will reportedly return as his Yoda satire character, “Yogurt,” and may also be reprising his secondary role as the bumbling “President Skroob” of Planet Spaceball, per Deadline.

Keep reading to find out more…

Keke Palmer will join in an undisclosed role.

Rick has largely disappeared from Hollywood for years, last doing voice work in the ’00s for Brother Bear and Bob & Doug McKenzie. He only recently made an appearance in a Ryan Reynolds Mint Mobile ad. He also voiced Darth Helmet in a 2018 episode of The Goldbergs.

Bill had been working on the...

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In Your Dreams trailer

Netflix has unveiled its new animated film — an Inside Out-y exploration of the unconscious called In Your Dreams. Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Elias Janssen, Craig Robinson, Simu Liu, and Cristin Milioti star in the movie, which is set to hit the streamer on November 14.

The Spaceballs strike back

Deadline has new details on the sequel to Mel Gibson's Star Wars riff, which was announced last year and written by Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez, and Josh Gad with Josh Greenbaum directing. Bill Pullman and (shockingly) the mostly retired Rick Moranis will reprise their roles and join Keke Palmer, a new addition to the ensemble.

The Motion Picture Association to be honored

The American Cinematheque has announced that it will fete the Motion Picture Association (MPA) this November with the Power of Cinema Award, in recognition of its achievements advocating for the film industry.

There has been an awakening in the Schwarts... have you felt it? Well, Amazon MGM Studios certainly has. Following the surprise reveal last June that legendary sci-fi spoof Spaceballs would be getting the sequel treatment from Josh Gad and Barb And Star director Josh Greenbaum, today has seen a slurry of exciting reveals that assure us they're not just doing this for the money — or even just for a shit load of money. Firstly, a surprise teaser for Spaceballs 2 released this afternoon, taking aim at Hollywood's reboot/sequel culture as 99-year-old legend Mel Brooks helped reveal a 2027 release date for the movie. Then, as if that weren't enough, Variety followed up with confirmation that Brooks will reprise the role of Yogurt in the 40-year-gestating movie, before Deadline sent our hype levels through the roof with word that actual Rick Moranis and actual Bill Pullman will both be back for this one,...

A year ago almost to the day, we learned that Mel Brooks and Josh Gad were developing a "Spaceballs" sequel. Though Brooks is getting up there in years (he'll turn 99 this month), he was apparently quite involved in the hilarious 2023 sequel series to his 1981 feature "History of the World: Part I," so there was every reason to believe the madcap maestro could play a significant creative role in this long-awaited follow-up to his 1987 hit if he so chose.

He is so choosing.

I told you we'd be back

— Mel Brooks (@officialmelbrooks.bsky.social) 2025-06-12T16:15:13.404Z

Today, Brooks took to Bluesky to announce that a "Spaceballs" sequel will be beaming into your local multiplex at some point in 2027. There's no official title right now, but I propose that the film be titled "The Schwartz Awakens," which is used as a tagline at the end of the (very funny) teaser.

Rick Moranis is on an acting hiatus no more! The actor is set to reprise his role as Dark Helmet, alongside fellow returning star Bill Pullman as Lone Starr, in Amazon MGM Studios' Spaceballs 2.

Deadline was the first to report on Moranis' return to acting. Following his wife's death in 1991, Moranis chose to largely step away from the industry to focus on raising his two children. Aside from the odd voice role, Moranis has not acted in a live-action movie since the 1997 direct-to-video sequel Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves. Moranis agreeing to come out of retirement for Spaceballs 2 comes after Sony was unsuccessful in getting the actor to make a cameo in the recent Ghostbusters legacy sequels.

Keke Palmer is also attached to the long-awaited sequel, although her role remains under wraps. It's unclear at this time if Palmer's role is the one that Wicked star Ariana Grande was previously offered.

After 38 years, Spaceballs is officially getting a sequel that we now know is set to be released theatrically at some point in 2027. The best part? 99-year-old Mel Brooks is returning to reprise his role of Yogurt, the beloved parody of Yoda who practices the up-side of the Schwartz. The best best part? Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis are also on board to reprise their respective roles of Lone Star and Dark Helmet.

The announcement of Spaceballs 2's release window is all over social media right now (seen below), and features a hilarious crawl that pokes fun at everything from Star Wars and Harry Potter, to the Dcu and the Alien franchise. At the end, Brooks appears wearing a "Spaceballs: The Sweatshirt" sweatshirt, to say:

"After 40 years, we asked, 'What do the fans want?' But instead, we're making this movie. May the Schwartz be with you."

Directed by Josh Greenbaum...

May the Schwartz be with you! After IndieWire reported last June that a “Spaceballs” sequel was in the works, Amazon MGM has officially announced the follow-up to the 1987 “Star Wars” spoof film directed by Mel Brooks, as well as revealed that Brooks himself will be back to star.

The 98-year-old Brooks will star in the sequel to “Spaceballs,” reprising his role as Yoda…erm, Yogurt. Brooks also shared the news in a post on X, with a video message saying they asked “what do the fans want?”

“But instead, we’re making this movie,” Brooks joked. The video also had a “Star Wars” title crawl teasing all of the endless sequels and franchises that have come out in the nearly 40 years since “Spaceballs” first was released.

I told you we’d be back pic.twitter.com/RnoklPqBX6

— Mel Brooks (@MelBrooks) June 12, 2025

And it will be 40 years by the time “Spaceballs 2” is released,...

The Schwartz is truly with us all today! Not only is the iconic Mel Brooks returning as Yogurt for Amazon MGM Studio's highly anticipated Spaceballs 2, but some of the heavyweights from the first film are also back: Rick Moranis and Bill Pullman are reprising their respective roles as Dark Helmet and Lone Starr, according to Deadline, with Keke Palmer also joining the cast. This marks the first return to the screen for Moranis in years, so get ready to "watch evil triumph," as Dark Helmet says, because "good is dumb."

Plot details on the film remain unclear, but Moranis, Pullman and Brooks appear to be gearing up for more adventures on Druidia, decades after Pullman's Lone Starr first saved Princess Vespa (Daphne Zuniga) from the malicious Spaceballs in one of the most iconic Star Warsparodies ever made. Palmer's character is unknown, but she is expected to join the...

The upcoming Spaceballs sequel will arrive in theaters in 2027, with Mel Brooks himself set to reprise his role as Yogurt, Amazon MGM Studios has announced. What’s more, Deadline reports that fellow Og cast members Rick Moranis and Bill Pullman will also appear in the sequel, reprising their roles as Dark Helmet and Lone Starr, respectively, while Keke Palmer is among the new cast members. Moranis’ involvement is particularly noteworthy as he has essentially been retired from acting since the mid-2000s.

Josh Greenbaum is directing the sequel from a script by Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez, and Josh Gad. It will arrive on the 40th anniversary of the original film, which was directed and co-written by Brooks.

I told you we’d be back pic.twitter.com/RnoklPqBX6

— Mel Brooks (@MelBrooks) June 12, 2025

Spaceballs Sequel Set for 2027 with Rick Moranis, Mel Brooks, and Bill Pullman All Returning

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Spaceballs 2 now has its release plan confirmed, and three key stars from the original are set to reprise their roles. Released in 1987, the original Spaceballs featured Mel Brooks as director and co-writer, with the film serving as a clear parody of Star Wars. The film has since become a cult classic, and it was announced in summer 2024 that Spaceballs 2 was in the works at Amazon MGM Studios, with Brooks and Josh Gad producing, and Gad co-writing the script with Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez. It was rumored that Gad would also star in the film.

Per Deadline, Amazon MGM Studios now confirms that the untitled sequel to Spaceballs will release in theaters at some point in 2027. Brooks is confirmed to be reprising his role as Yogurt, a Yoda parody, in the film, which will feature Josh Greenbaum in the director's chair. Brooks may not be the only returning star,...

Spaceballs is heading back to theaters in 2027. Amazon MGM Studios has scheduled the long-awaited sequel to Mel Brooks' Star Wars spoof for a theatrical release two years from now.

Additionally, per Variety, Brooks, who turns 99 years old later this month, will reprise his role of Yogurt for the untitled sequel, which is being described as "A Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two but with Reboot Elements Franchise Expansion Film." Josh Greenbaum will helm the sequel from a script by Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez, and Josh Gad, the latter of whom will also lead the movie. A teaser for Spaceballs 2 featuring Brooks was also released on Amazon MGM Studios' X account and can be viewed below.

After thirty-eight years... pic.twitter.com/E03tBhJZww— Amazon MGM Studios (@AmazonMGMStudio) June 12, 2025

The announcement video pokes fun at how many sequels, prequels, and spinoffs Star Wars has received since the original trilogy ended, as...

Josh Gad's Spaceballs sequel has its first returning cast member. Comedy legend Mel Brooks, who co-wrote and directed the original film, will be returning to play the Yoda-like sage Yogurt. Brooks played two roles in the film, but there's no indication that he'll return to the villainous role of President Skroob. Deadline reports that the film has also been added to Amazon MGM's release calendar: it is now slated to hit theaters in 2027.

So far, details about the sequel are being kept under wraps, including its title, although the original film did tease Spaceballs 2: The Search For More Money. Gad will pen the film and is also expected to star in it, while Josh Greenbaum (Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar) will direct. The film has been facetiously described as "A Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two but with Reboot Elements Franchise Expansion Film." Brooks will turn 99 later this month,...

Mel Brooks is set to reprise his role as ‘Yogurt’ in a new “Spaceballs” film, Amazon MGM Studios announced on Thursday.

The sequel to the 1987 MGM cult classic will be released in theaters in 2027.

Josh Greenbaum is directing the film from a script by Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez, and Josh Gad. Plot details are being kept under wraps.

Released in 1987, “Spaceballs” had a decent run at the box office with $38 million grossed and got mixed reviews, but in the subsequent years became one of Mel Brooks’ biggest cult hits for its parodic take on “Star Wars,” with Rick Moranis enjoying a standout role as Dark Helmet, his sendup of Darth Vader.

The “Spaceballs” sequel isn’t the first time Brooks has revisited his earlier work. Along with a Broadway musical and subsequent film remake of “The Producers” starring Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick in 2005, the comedy legend recently produced the...

Hollywood legend Mel Brooks — who will turn 99 later this month — is officially a go to appear in an untitled Space Balls sequel that will be released in theaters in 2027 by Amazon MGM Studios, the company announced Thursday.

Brooks will reprise the role of Yogurt in the follow-up to his 1987 cult-classic comedy spoofing Star Wars and other films of the era (think of his character as a tongue-and-check Yoda). Brooks directed and co-wrote the original film, along with playing dual roles (the other was the inept President Skroob).

This time out, Josh Greenbaum is helming the comedy from a script by Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez and Josh Gad, who is also rumored to star. Amazon isn’t commenting on further casting at this time.

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Imagine’s Brian Grazer and Jeb Brody are producing the Spaceballs sequel...

Mel Brooks is set to reprise his role as Yogurt in Amazon MGM Studios’ new Spaceballs movie, the studio announced today.

Brooks, who directed and starred in the original film, had already been set to produce. Parodying Star Wars‘ Jedi Master Yoda, his character Yogurt is an alien who in the original served as a mentor to protagonist Lone Starr (Bill Pullman). Described by those who have not yet read the script as “A Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two but with Reboot Elements Franchise Expansion Film,” the sequel will be released in theaters in 2027.

Plot details are being kept under wraps. Josh Greenbaum will direct from a script by Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez, and Josh Gad, as announced in June of last year. Gad is also expected to star and will produce alongside Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Jeb Brody, Brooks, and Greenbaum, with Kevin Salter, Adam Merims,...

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In terms of earnings, video games are the most significant source of entertainment worldwide, with millions and millions of fans. Which is a solid reason for Hollywood to think that if they make them into films, they will attract the same kind of audience and even though in the beginning it seemed like that they will never be able to make a good film based on video games but now it seems like they are getting the hang of things. We have compiled a list containing the names of the highest-grossing films based on video games, but just because they are in this and have earned a lot of money, doesn’t mean that all of them are good.

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Heads up Lego Star Wars fans! The Alternate Universe series that literally broke the Star Wars galaxy is back! Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy returns for a second season on September 19 with Pieces of the Past.

The new season was revealed at Star Wars Celebration Japan. Ahmed Best, who reprised his role as Jar Jar Binks—er, well, Darth Jar Jar—introduced the latest cast member to join the team. Out came Ashley Eckstein, who is back voicing Ahsoka Tano. Only, it's not exactly the Ahsoka we're expecting, as she will be a Lego BrickHeadz, as seen in the Season 2 poster below and on StarWars.com.

Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy: Pieces of the Past poster reveal from Star Wars Celebration Japan. Image Credit: StarWars.com | starwars.com

You might also spot a familiar green Lepi on the poster. Jaxxon, the fan favorite smuggler, makes his debut in an on-screen animated story.

Star Wars Celebration 2025 continued in Japan today, with details and exclusive first looks at the return of Disney+’s Andor and Ahsoka, as well as exciting news about a new Lego Star Wars sequel special. The weekend-long convention, which is being held at Makuhari Messe Convention Center in Tokyo, runs from April 18-20.

Hosts Sascha Boeckle and DJ Taro took to the stage to kick off the day with a thrilling look at the highly anticipated Season 2 of the Emmy-nominated drama Andor, which returns to Disney+ for its long-awaited conclusion on April 22. The excitement started off with an exclusive look at a recap of Season 1.

The duo then welcomed creator/writer/director Tony Gilroy and executive producer and Cassian Andor himself, Diego Luna, to the stage. They were joined by executive producer Sanne Wohlenberg and cast members Genevieve O’Reilly, Denise Gough, Kyle Soller, Adria Arjona, and Alan Tudyk for a...

As Figment fans will know, it all starts with One Little Spark, and Disney CEO Bob Iger has certainly ignited imaginations with his recent comments about the beloved Epcot character. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney's annual shareholder meeting raised questions about Figment's future, as Iger was quizzed on the subject during Thursday's session. One shareholder reportedly asked if there were any plans to use the madcap mascot in other forms of media outside the theme park, to which Iger suggested that Figment could appear in a future series or short-form content.

"This is my 24th year. 18th as CEO, and I think the question about Figment has been asked about 15 times. We know that he's popular with shareholders, the fact that they ask questions about him all the time. But we also know that he's popular at Epcot where you can meet him and journey into imagination. I'll tell...

Disney CEO Bob Iger is giving in to popular demand and says he will consider doing more with the beloved Epcot character of Figment.

The purple dragon character is featured in the theme park ride Journey Into Imagination With Figment at Epcot in Florida at the Walt Disney World Resort and also greets guests inside the Imagination! pavilion. During Thursday’s Disney shareholder meeting, Iger was asked by a shareholder if he would consider using the character, who represents the broader theme of imagination, in other parts of the business.

“This is my 24th year. 18th as CEO, and I think the question about Figment has been asked about 15 times,” Iger said.

“We know that he’s popular with shareholders, the fact that they ask questions about him all the time. But we also know that he’s popular at Epcot where you can meet him and journey into imagination.

There's been talk of a potential Spaceballs sequel for many years, and we recently got confirmation that a follow-up to Mel Brooks' '80s Star Wars spoof is officially in the works.

The movie is in development at Amazon MGM Studios, with Josh Gad set to star and produce alongside Brooks. Josh Greenbaum will direct the film from a screenplay by Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez, and Gad.

Gad aside, no cast members have been announced, but we're now hearing that the studio has reached out to a major up-and-coming star for an undisclosed role in the movie.

In THR's profile of Wicked star Ariana Grande, the trade mentions that the recent Academy Award-nominee has been offered a number of roles which she has yet to commit to, including a part in Spaceballs 2.

"A disaster wedding comedy, a female detective romp set in a Housewives-style reality show, and a Spaceballs sequel.

Ariana Grande is worldwide famous for her global pop star persona, but her career started in acting and theater. Following the massive success of Wicked, the actress could make a switch to a sci-fi comedy.

Grande played Glinda in Jon M. Chu's adaptation of the 2003 musical Wicked, and, for her role, she received an Academy Award nomination as Best Supporting Actress. She is set to reprise her role in the upcoming second part, Wicked: For Good, but her talents are not overlooked in the film industry. In a lengthy interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Grande shied away from directly confirming she was offered a role in the upcoming Spaceballs 2.

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Asked about her future projects, which also include "a disaster wedding comedy,...

A new generation is attempting to recapture the spirit of comedy’s past. Back in 2023, Ike Barinholtz brought History of the World Part II to Hulu, along with the first film’s maestro, Mel Brooks. There will be an upcoming Naked Gun reboot from Akiva Schaffer, who is known for the comedy musical group The Lonely Island. Now, Josh Gad is taking on the task of bringing Spaceballs 2 to reality. The Frozen star has said that the script has garnered a lot of positive feedback as he stated, “Everybody who’s read it has been blown away. The process of working on this with and alongside Mel Brooks has been one of the highlights of my career.”

MovieWeb is reporting on Gad’s latest appearance on Sirius Xm’s The Spotlight with Jessica Shaw, where he talked about Spaceballs 2. Gad assured listeners that the project is moving forward...

Frozen star Josh Gad is currently working on the long-awaited sequel to the beloved Mel Brooks comedy, Spaceballs, and has now said exactly what fans wanted to hear about the project. During a recent appearance on Sirius Xm’s The Spotlight with Jessica Shaw, Gad revealed that, not only is Spaceballs 2 a direct sequel to the 1987 original, it will take major inspiration from Mel Brooks’ entire back catalog and will be “worth the near-40 year wait. Discussing the follow-up, Gad revealed some insight into where he’s at with the project, with the studio now “getting the budget together” and “going out to cast” for Spaceballs 2.

"That's the first time I've ever said that. I hope I don't get in trouble for it. Please forgive me, Amazon. We are very much in the weeds, hoping to shoot by the end of the year. This is very much a sequel.

Josh Gad reveals how he told Mel Brooks about 38 years of Star Wars lore while pitching a Spaceballs sequel. Brooks directed, produced, co-wrote, and played multiple roles in Spaceballs, which primarily parodied the Star Wars original trilogy films, along with elements of Star Trek, Alien, and other popular science-fiction properties in the 1980s. Decades later, Spaceballs 2 is confirmed, with Brooks back to produce, while Frozen star Josh Gad is co-writing and starring in the project. Josh Greenbaum will direct the film while Gad is co-writing the script with Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez.

On the Let's Talk Off Camera podcast with Kelly Ripa (via Variety), Gad shared that while pitching Spaceballs 2 to Brooks, the comedic legend asked Gad to tell him about what happened in the newer Star Wars movies. Gad proceeded to spend approximately 40 minutes filling Brooks in on Star Wars lore from the past 38 years. Brooks...

When Mel Brooks made Spaceballs, he didn’t need a Star Wars refresher course; it had only been a few years between Brooks' 1987 film and the end of the original Star Wars trilogy in 1983. However, when Josh Gad recently pitched a sequel to the comedy classic, nearly 40 years had passed along with countless films, shows, games, and books in the Star Wars franchise. Brooks was the first to admit that he hadn't exactly kept up with the galaxy far, far away. So when Gad pitched Spaceballs 2, he had to do so while also bringing the famed filmmaker and comedian up to speed, which seems like a Herculean task.

Gad revealed on the Let’s Talk Off Camera podcast that getting Brooks' approval for the project (and having him sign on as a producer) required the Frozen star to engage in a frenetic, one-man, 40-minute pitch. Gad elaborated to host...