Ludicrous speed, engaged! After decades of fans quoting “May the Schwartz be with you” and begging for a sequel, Spaceballs 2 is officially in early development. Yep, this isn’t a drill, a deepfake, or a Rick Roll—the Mel Brooks sci-fi parody classic is coming back with a vengeance (and probably a ton of merch).
What the Teaser Revealed (and Didn’t)
IGN dropped a cheeky teaser confirming the project, but don’t expect any plot details or casting confirmations yet. The clip is more of a tone-setter, poking fun at sequel culture and hyping up the return of everyone’s favorite galactic goofballs.
Who’s Involved in the Sequel?
- Directed by Josh Greenbaum (Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar, Strays)
- Co-written and starring Josh Gad, alongside writing partners Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez
- Produced by Mel Brooks, who’s also returning as the voice of Yogurt (heck yes!)
According to Gad, working with Brooks has been “a total joy” – and yes, he confirmed the project isn’t vaporware.
Return of the Schwartz?
Here’s where things get interesting. No full cast list yet, but the fan wishlist is burning up Reddit:
- Rick Moranis has been semi-retired but made a comeback in recent years. Fans are praying for Dark Helmet’s return.
- Bill Pullman (Lone Starr) is game, having expressed interest in the past.
- Daphne Zuniga (Princess Vespa) and a tribute to Joan Rivers (Dot Matrix) are on everyone’s nostalgia radar.
Cross your fingers, toes, and Schwartz rings.
The Plot? Total Mystery
There’s no word yet on where the story will go. Will it parody the Disney-era Star Wars sequels? Drop Marvel jabs? Roast the streaming wars? Given Brooks’ knack for satire, you can bet nothing sacred will be left unroasted.
Josh Gad teased that they want to make it “for the fans but also for a new generation,” which suggests this could be more than just a nostalgia bomb.
When Is It Coming?
Put away your pre-orders for now. The film is only in early development, and most estimates peg a release sometime in 2027. It’s a long hyperspace jump away, but at least we’re out of sequel limbo.
Why This Matters (and Why We’re Hyped)
Spaceballs has always been that one cult classic everyone agrees needs more love. It’s the blueprint for loving parody done right—a middle finger and a group hug to sci-fi at the same time. If Spaceballs 2 sticks the landing, it could hit that rare sweet spot: a sequel that actually feels earned.
Also, let’s be real—if Star Wars can drop a new trilogy, spin-offs, and Grogu merch by the truckload, why not give us more Spaceballs?
What the Fans Are Saying
Reddit and Twitter reactions are already popping off:
“It’s easily a cash grab… the first Spaceballs is great and doesn’t need a sequel.”
“If Rick Moranis returns… I’ll give them any amount of money.”
“I swear if they parody Kylo Ren and Baby Yoda I will LOSE IT.”
Final Thought: Merchandising, Merchandising!
Mel Brooks once joked that Spaceballs made more money off fake merch gags than ticket sales. So brace yourself: Schwartz-themed NFTs? Yogurt Funko Pops? A Lone Starr flavor of GFuel? Anything is possible.
Will it be epic? Will it crash and burn like Mega Maid? Let us know what you want to see in Spaceballs 2. Who needs The Force when you’ve got The Schwartz?
