Hollywood’s trend of revisiting classic franchises isn’t slowing down, and now Spaceballs is next in line. The 1987 comedy, originally released by MGM, didn’t dominate the box office at first but went on to build a loyal following and earn cult status over the years.
Decades later, the story is continuing with a new sequel, Spaceballs: The New One. The project recently drew attention at CinemaCon 2026, where early footage was unveiled and key cast members were confirmed, offering a first glimpse at the long-awaited follow-up.
Get all the details we know so far about the Spaceballs sequel below.
What Is Spaceballs About?
The 1987 sci-fi film is a parody of multiple space-themed franchises, primarily the Star Wars trilogy. It also mocks popular movies like Star Trek, Alien, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Planet of the Apes, Transformers and even The Wizard of Oz.
Spaceballs takes place on Planet Spaceball, which is led by the idiotic President Skroob. Skroob has depleted all fresh air on the planet and left citizens to rely on “Perri-Air” instead. So, he orders Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa from the oxygen-packed Druidia to hold her hostage in exchange for fresh air. But when Lone Starr and his “mawg” (half-man, half-dog) sidekick, Barf, show up, they have the chance to save her.
First teaser for ‘SPACEBALLS 2’
In theaters in 2027. pic.twitter.com/GEnLzey2BQ
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When Is the Spaceballs Sequel Release Date?
Spaceballs: The New One is currently set to hit theaters on April 23, 2027.
How to Watch Spaceballs
The original Spaceballs is currently available to stream on HBO Max, along with other rental and purchase options on major platforms.
As for the sequel, Spaceballs: The New One is expected to receive a theatrical release in April 2027, with streaming details — including whether it will later land on Prime Video — yet to be announced.
Spaceballs 2 Cast
The full cast of Spaceballs is extensive, but the main actors are Bill Pullman as Lone Starr, John Candy as Barf, Daphne Zuniga as Princess Vespa, Joan Rivers as the voice of Dot Matrix, Rick Moranis as Lord Dark Helmet, Mel Brooks as both President Skroob and Yogurt.
The sequel also introduces new cast members, including Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, and Josh Gad, though details about their characters have not yet been fully revealed.
Each character from Spaceballs is a direct parody of multiple Stars Wars characters — Lone Starr is Luke Skywalker and Han Solo, Barf is Chewbacca, Princess Vespa is Princess Leia, Dot Matrix is C-3PO, Dark Helmet is Darth Vader and Yogurt is Yoda.
What Is the Spaceballs Sequel Plot?
Exact plot details for Spaceballs 2 are still unclear, but Deadline reported that the sequel will be “A Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two but with Reboot Elements Franchise Expansion Film.”
