Legendary comedian Mel Brooks is officially returning to reprise his iconic role as Yogurt in the long-awaited Spaceballs sequel, scheduled for a 2027 theatrical release from Amazon MGM Studios.
Originally released in 1987, Spaceballs was a sci-fi spoof that parodied Star Wars, Alien, and other blockbuster franchises. Brooks not only wrote and directed the cult classic but also starred as Yogurt and President Skroob. The upcoming sequel promises to bring his trademark humor back to the big screen.
Josh Gad (Frozen, Book of Mormon) is leading the cast and co-writing the screenplay alongside Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez, the writing duo known for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and Pokémon Detective Pikachu. Josh Greenbaum (Will & Harper) will direct.
While full plot details remain tightly under wraps, the film is teasing its tone with a deliberately absurd working logline: “A Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two but with Reboot Elements Franchise Expansion Film.”
Gad will also produce the film with Brian Grazer and Jeb Brody of Imagine Entertainment. Brooks, Greenbaum, Kevin Salter, Adam Merims, Samit, and Hernandez are on board as producers and executive producers.
The original Spaceballs featured a cast of comedy legends including Bill Pullman, John Candy, Daphne Zuniga, and Rick Moranis. With Brooks returning and Gad’s creative team at the helm, fans can expect a revival filled with classic satire, fresh laughs, and plenty of Schwartz.
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