Nearly four decades after Spaceballs first hit theaters, the galaxy’s most ridiculous rebels are officially returning. Mel Brooks has confirmed that a long-awaited sequel, titled Spaceballs: The New One, is in the works, bringing back familiar faces alongside a new generation of stars. The project gained major attention at CinemaCon 2026, where early footage was unveiled and the cast was confirmed.
Backed by Amazon MGM Studios, the film is expected to lean into the same irreverent, self-aware humor that made the original a cult favorite—this time with a modern twist and plenty of franchise satire. With returning stars like Rick Moranis and fresh additions including Keke Palmer and Lewis Pullman, anticipation is already building.
Here’s a full breakdown of the cast bringing Spaceballs: The New One to life.
Mel Brooks – Yogurt
As most of his long-time fans know, Mel is a multi-talented. The Brooklyn, New York, native is an accomplished composer, playwright, actor, comedian, director, producer and writer. He is the brains behind The Producers film and musical adaptation, and he’s appeared in countless comedy films. Moreover, Mel is an EGOT winner, having take home an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony for his work.
Mel will reprise one of his two roles from Spaceballs: Yogurt, a parody of Yoda from Star Wars.
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— Mel Brooks (@MelBrooks) June 12, 2025
Bill Pullman – Lone Starr
Bill is one of Hollywood’s most prolific actors, having appeared in a slew of films and TV shows. He rose to acclaim in the ’90s by starring in projects like The Accidental Tourist, The Serpent and the Rainbow, Newsies, Sleepless in Seattle, Wyatt Earp, Casper, While You Were Sleeping, Independence Day, Lost Highway and Lake Placid. He later starred in the anthology crime series The Sinner.
He’s expected to reprise his role as Lone Starr in Spaceballs 2.
Rick Moranis – Dark Helmet
Rick is coming out of his years-long hiatus to reprise his role as Lord Dark Helmet. Like Mel, the Canadian is a multi-talent as an actor, comedian, musician, producer and songwriter. Throughout the 1980s and ’90s, he appeared in hilarious films like Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters II, Little Shop of Horrors, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Parenthood, My Blue Heaven and The Flintstones.
Keke Palmer – Undisclosed Role
As loyal fans of Keke know, you know it’s your girl! Keke is starring in an undisclosed role in Spaceballs 2 and is known as a multi-hyphenate in Hollywood. The former child star appeared in successful classics like Akeelah and the Bee and The Longshots. She also got her big break on Nickelodeon’s True Jackson VP, and she’s a talented singer and performer.
Lewis Pullman – Undisclosed Role
Bill’s son will star alongside him in an undisclosed role! Lewis is on the rise in the film industry and has starred in huge productions, such as The Strangers: Prey at Night, Bad Times at the El Royale, Top Gun: Maverick, Salem’s Lot and Thunderbolts*.
