This past Wednesday, Amazon MGM studios took to CinemaCon to share the title for its Spaceballs sequel. Deadline reported that director Josh Greenbaum took to the stage alongside stars Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, Lewis Pullman, Josh Gad, and—making his much awaited return to the silver screen—Rick Moranis.
But even with the major returnees from the 1987 original, it was another performer who arguably stole the show. And one who wasn’t even there! Mel Brooks beamed in through a pre-taped video to share the title for the sequel. What’s it called? Spaceballs: The New One.
Now, if you’re an overly obsessed Spaceballs fan like myself, you may be surprised by this title. There are two others that fans have expected for a while. The first is in the original movie itself. Yogurt, the Yoda-like mentor played by Brooks, shares his hope that the heroes “meet again in Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money.”
However, in a 2013 interview with Heeb Magazine, Rick Moranis shared his idea for a title. He explained that once the original became a cult video hit, he pitched Spaceballs 3: The Search for Spaceballs 2. Apparently, the idea for a sequel fell apart at the time. Funnily enough, Moranis said in the interview that “that ship has sailed.”
As such, regardless of the simpler and less ridiculous title, we should consider ourselves lucky that we’re even seeing a Spaceballs sequel. Brooks himself alluded to the first proposed title in the video on Wednesday, pointing out that he found “the money.” It was in his basement.
Spaceballs: The New One will star the Pullmans (father and son), Zuniga, Gad, Moranis, and Brooks, as well as Keke Palmer in a new role. Palmer also appeared via pre-taped video. And CinemaCon attendees were treated to a sneak peak of the new film via an upcoming trailer. While no plot points have been released, the new film will once again spoof Star Wars as well as other sci-fi and fantasy properties.
Spaceballs: The New One will arrive in theaters on April 27th, 2027. Until then, may the Schwartz be with you.
