The prophecy has been fulfilled, and Mel Brooks, the almighty space wizard, has finally made Spaceballs 2 at the ripe age of 99! 🚀👏 But, surprise, surprise, the title of the movie is not Spaceballs 2: The Search For More Money, as his character Yogurt had promised. 🤑 Instead, Brooks revealed in a video at CinemaCon in Las Vegas that the actual title is Spaceballs: The New One. 🤣 Because, you know, “it’s just like the old one, but it’s newer.” 😂
In a hilarious twist, Brooks joked that he didn’t need to search for more money because he found it in his basement. 🏠💸 Cut to a shot of a big bag of money with the words “Spaceballs: The Money” written on the side. 🤑 The assembled cast, including the un-retired Rick Moranis, appeared at CinemaCon to support the announcement. 🎉 And, let’s be real, who wouldn’t want to be a part of this epic sequel? 🤷♀️
But, here’s the thing, Spaceballs: The New One is not entirely like the old one. 🙅♂️ Brooks is still in the movie, playing both Yogurt and President Skroob, but he didn’t direct it. 🎬 Instead, he handed the reins to filmmaker Josh Greenbaum, who’s known for Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. 🌴 Brooks did co-write the film with Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez, and co-star Josh Gad, though. 📝
Amazon hasn’t released an official synopsis of the film yet, but they’re hyping up the returning cast members, including Rick Moranis, George Wyner, Daphne Zuniga, Bill Pullman, and Mel Brooks. 🎉 And, of course, there are new additions to the crew, like Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, and Anthony Carrigan, who are playing brand-new characters. 🤔 Their identities are being kept secret, but we can’t wait to find out who they are. 🤫
Spaceballs: The New One is scheduled to open in theaters on April 23, 2027. 📆 And, honestly, we’re a little surprised they didn’t just go with Spaceballs: The Sequel as the title. 🤷♀️ I mean, given the whole Spaceballs: The T-Shirt, Spaceballs: The Breakfast Cereal, Spaceballs: The Flamethrower gag, it seems like an obvious choice. 🤣 But, hey, who are we to question the genius of Mel Brooks? 🙏
So, get ready for more intergalactic hilarity, more parody, and more Spaceballs goodness. 🚀👽 It’s been a long time coming, but Spaceballs: The New One is finally on its way. 🎥 And, let’s be real, it’s going to be a wild ride. 🎢 Buckle up, folks, and remember, “May the farce be with you.” 🖖️👏
And, as a bonus, here are some of the best comedy movies from the 1990s. 🎬 Because, why not? 🤷♀️ The 1990s were a great time for comedy, with classics like Groundhog Day, Dumb and Dumber, and Austin Powers. 🎥 And, of course, who could forget Spaceballs? 🚀 It’s a movie that’s still quoted and loved today, and its influence can be seen in many other comedies. 🙏
So, there you have it, folks. 🎉 Spaceballs: The New One is coming, and it’s going to be a blast. 🚀👽 Get ready for more laughs, more adventure, and more Mel Brooks goodness. 🙏 And, remember, if you’re not excited, you’re not doing it right. 😂👏
Finn McFrame, celebrated satirical mastermind and self-proclaimed “Emperor of Irony,” started his illustrious career as a cinematographer, where his expertise in capturing every single frame of a squirrel stealing a baguette earned him accolades at obscure film festivals.
Born in the glamorous town of Boring, Oregon, Finn grew up with dreams of being a Hollywood director until he realized that satire, not cinema, was his true calling—or at least the one that let him sleep until noon.
Finn McFrame: changing the world, one satirical lens flare at a time.
