Mel Brooks Is Making Spaceballs 2 at 99 - With Help From Josh Gad and a Returning Rick Moranis

After decades of rumors, Spaceballs is finally getting a sequel, and the news could not be more delightfully absurd. At ninety-nine years old, comedy legend Mel Brooks is back at the helm, reprising his role as Yogurt while co-writing and producing the film. Joining him is Josh Gad, who not only helped bring the project together but will also star in it. The two are leading the charge on what is being cheekily described as "A Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two but with Reboot Elements Franchise Expansion Film." In other words, the kind of meta-nonsense Brooks has always thrived on.

Perhaps the biggest headline is the return of Rick Moranis, who has been retired from live-action film work for decades. Moranis will once again don the oversized helmet to play Dark Helmet, instantly giving the sequel credibility with longtime fans. He won't be alone; Bill Pullman is set to return as Lone Starr, Daphne Zuniga is back as Princess Vespa, and George Wyner will reprise his role as the bumbling Colonel Sandurz. Brooks himself, of course, will step back into his golden Yogurt robes.

The new film isn't only about reviving the old gang. It is also looking toward the future by bringing in a fresh cast. Lewis Pullman, the son of Bill Pullman, will play Starburst, the child of Lone Starr and Vespa. Keke Palmer and Anthony Carrigan are also joining the lineup, ensuring the next generation has just as much comedic energy as the first. And in a touching connection to the original, the production will involve the family of the late John Candy, who memorably played Barf, the half-man, half-dog. While Candy himself is impossible to replace, his son's involvement promises to honor that legacy in some meaningful way.

Behind the scenes, the film has assembled a strong creative team. Gad is co-writing alongside Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez, while Josh Greenbaum is set to direct. With Amazon MGM Studios producing, the sequel has the backing to be more than just a nostalgic curiosity. It's being positioned as a major release, timed to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the original film in 2027.

For fans, this announcement feels both surreal and inevitable. Brooks has spent a career skewering Hollywood conventions, and in an era dominated by sequels, reboots, and cinematic universes, there may be no better time for Spaceballs to return. The fact that it's happening with the original cast, new faces tied to the old guard, and the blessing of Brooks himself makes it more than just another cash-in. It feels like the perfect moment to parody the very world that gave rise to it.

At nearly a century old, Brooks is once again proving that comedy - and parody - never really ages. With Moranis back in uniform, Pullman and Zuniga suiting up, and a new generation stepping in, Spaceballs 2 has all the makings of a sequel worthy of its Schwartz-sized legacy.