From the star-studded cast to plot speculations, here’s what we know so far about ‘Spaceballs 2
Nearly 40 years after the release of the Star Wars parody Spaceballs, a sequel to the original cult classic is finally underway: Spaceballs 2 is officially in development.
Confirmed in June 2024, the long-awaited follow-up is in early development at Amazon MGM Studios and is set to bring contemporary satirical takes on the ever-expanding Star Wars franchise while honoring the legacy of the original.
Spaceballs, released in 1987, was written and directed by Mel Brooks, and featured an unforgettable cast, including Bill Pullman, Joan Rivers, John Candy, Daphne Zuniga, Rick Moranis and Brooks himself. Despite its humble box office success, the film has become a fan favorite, celebrated for its sharp wit and satirical take on the sci-fi genre.
The original Spaceballs quite explicitly hints at a sequel in a scene between Lone Starr (a parody of Luke Skywalker and Han Solo) and the Yoda-esque character of Yogurt (played by Brooks). Starr says, “I wonder if we’ll ever see each other again,” to which Yogurt replies, “God willing, we’ll all meet again in Spaceballs 2: The Search for Money.”
However, in the decades that followed, nothing materialized, only speculation — until now.
As excitement continues to build for a comedic and nostalgic return to the universe of Spaceballs, here’s everything we know so far about the long-awaited sequel, Spaceballs 2.
Who is in the cast of Spaceballs 2?
Josh Gad, known for his iconic role as the anthropomorphic snowman in Disney’s Frozen and taking the stage as Elder Arnold Cunningham in the Broadway blockbuster musical The Book of Mormon, will star in Spaceballs 2, per Variety.
While Gad’s specific role in the film is still under wraps, the actor expressed gratitude and excitement about his involvement on social media.
“Early days still, but working with the legendary Mel freaking Brooks to make something worthy of this franchise and his legacy has been a dream come true,” Gad wrote in June 2024, concluding with a message to fans that the team is “doing everything in our power alongside Mel to make sure you get what you’ve waited 37 long years for. EVERYTHING.”
Brooks has yet to publicly comment on the project, but he’s been open about his excitement by the prospect of a sequel in the past. In 2015, on the Take a Knee podcast, Brooks spoke about wanting to make and debut the film to coincide with the release of another Star Wars installment.
