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Spaceballs: The New One

Spaceballs: The New One is an upcoming American science-fiction parody film and sequel to Spaceballs (1987).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Spaceballs: The New One is an upcoming American science-fiction parody film and a sequel to Spaceballs (1987). Directed by Josh Greenbaum, the film is scheduled for theatrical release in the United States on April 23, 2027. It continues Mel Brooks’s satire of Star Wars and other popular media, and is part of a major Hollywood comedy franchise with broad North American appeal that will also interest Canadian audiences.

Background

The project was developed as a long-awaited sequel to Spaceballs, the 1987 Mel Brooks comedy that parodied Star Wars and other science-fiction franchises.

Production

Josh Greenbaum is directing the film from a screenplay by Josh Gad, Dan Hernandez, and Benji Samit. Amazon MGM Studios is distributing the movie in the United States.

Cast

The sequel brings back several original Spaceballs actors, including Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, George Wyner, and Daphne Zuniga. New cast members include Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, and Anthony Carrigan.

Release

Spaceballs: The New One is scheduled for theatrical release in the United States on April 23, 2027.

Key facts

  • Sequel to the 1987 film Spaceballs.
  • Official title: Spaceballs: The New One.
  • Directed by Josh Greenbaum; screenplay by Josh Gad, Dan Hernandez, and Benji Samit.
  • Returns original cast members including Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, George Wyner, and Daphne Zuniga.
  • New cast includes Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, and Anthony Carrigan.
  • Theatrical release in the U.S. on April 23, 2027.
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Canadian context

The film is part of a major Hollywood comedy franchise with broad North American appeal, and it will be of interest to Canadian audiences familiar with the original Spaceballs and Mel Brooks’s satire.

Frequently asked questions

Is Spaceballs 2 the official title?
No. The official title announced for the sequel is Spaceballs: The New One.
Is this a sequel to the 1987 film Spaceballs?
Yes. It is an upcoming sequel to Spaceballs (1987).
Who is directing the film?
Josh Greenbaum is directing the sequel.
When will it be released?
It is scheduled to be released in U.S. theatres on April 23, 2027.
Who is returning from the original cast?
Reported returning cast members include Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, George Wyner, and Daphne Zuniga.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spaceballs:_The_New_One
    Supports: Title, sequel status, director, writers, cast, and release date
  2. The A.V. Club — https://www.avclub.com/spaceballs-2-title-confirmed
    Supports: Official title announcement and rejection of the 'The Search for More Money' subtitle
  3. ScreenRant — https://screenrant.com/spaceballs-2-official-title-cinemacon/
    Supports: Official title, release date, and production update
  4. Los Angeles Times — https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2026-04-16/spaceballs-trailer-spaceballs-2-mel-brooks-the-new-one-sequel-title-release-date-cast
    Supports: Official title and April 23, 2027 release date
  5. People — https://people.com/spaceballs-2-everything-to-know-11754158
    Supports: Casting, director, and sequel development details