To this, I say, sure, why not.
In case you didn’t know, a “Spaceballs” sequel has been shot, with much of the original cast returning, including one Rick Moranis. Amazon/MGM has just dated it to roll into theaters on April 23, 2027.
Cheekily described as “A Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two but with Reboot Elements Franchise Expansion Film,” the sequel will be directed by Josh Greenbaum (“Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar”), with a script co-penned by Josh Gad, who will also be producing and has spearheaded this passion project of his for many years now.
Furthermore, Jeff Sneider is reporting the sequel might be called “Spaceballs: The New One.” It’s set to star Moranis, Gad, Mel Brooks (!), Bill Pullman, George Wynder, and Daphne Zuniga, with new actors including Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, and Anthony Carrigan.
Yes, Brooks is set to reprise his role as Yogurt, a riff on Yoda and alien mentor to original protagonist Lone Starr (Bill Pullman). Brooks will be 101 years old by the time the sequel is released, two years from now. Bless his heart. What a legend. I hope he will be with us and healthy enough to witness this movie on the big screen.
It’s been almost 40 years since Brooks’ “Spaceballs” was released in theaters, and the thought of a sequel occurring is as ludicrous as, say, “This Is Spinal Tap 2.” Regardless, this project is wholly justified in my books just to see Brooks on screen one last time — and, of course, Moranis, who left Hollywood years ago and is set to return for the sequel.
Moranis stepped away from the industry in the late 1990s to focus on raising his children after the death of his wife. He never formally retired but has been turning down roles and interviews for over three decades now. Apparently, “Spaceballs 2” was too good to pass on.
Moranis had a string of beloved comedic roles from the 1980s and early 1990s and, with “Spaceballs” included, is best known for “Ghostbusters,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids,” “Parenthood,” and “The Flintstones.”