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Rick Moranis Returns in Spaceballs 2, 2027 Release!

9/26/2025

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Summary

Moranis Reprises Role

Rick Moranis returns to act, reprising Lord Dark Helmet in Spaceballs 2.
The sequel to the 1987 cult classic, produced by Amazon MGM Studios, targets 2027.
Original cast Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, and Mel Brooks will reprise.
New cast includes Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, Anthony Carrigan; Josh Greenbaum directs from Gad, Benji Samit, and Dan Hernandez.

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MGM Confirms Cast

Amazon MGM Studios confirms Spaceballs 2's full cast, including Rick Moranis, Mel Brooks, Bill Pullman, with Keke Palmer and Josh Gad.
Josh Greenbaum directs; production is underway for a 2027 release to mark the original's 40th anniversary.
A recent cast photo mimics Star Wars: The Force Awakens reveal, exciting fans.
Plot details remain undisclosed.

History

Historical Context

Released on June 24, 1987, Mel Brooks' "Spaceballs" parodied the Star Wars franchise and other popular films, featuring actors like Rick Moranis and Bill Pullman. Despite mixed reviews, it gained a cult following and grossed over $40 million. The upcoming sequel, "Spaceballs 2," reflects Hollywood's trend of reviving beloved franchises, aiming to attract both nostalgic fans and new audiences.

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Moranis Reprises Role

Rick Moranis returns to act, reprising Lord Dark Helmet in Spaceballs 2.
The sequel to the 1987 cult classic, produced by Amazon MGM Studios, targets 2027.
Original cast Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, and Mel Brooks will reprise.
New cast includes Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, Anthony Carrigan; Josh Greenbaum directs from Gad, Benji Samit, and Dan Hernandez.

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