Spaceballs 2 Mocks Marvel & Star Wars With Fake 11-Phase Universe At SDCC

Amazon MGM Studios officially announced Spaceballs: The New One at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday, July 24, 2026. The sequel, a follow-up to Mel Brooks' 1987 sci-fi spoof, is set to blast into theaters on April 23, 2027.

According to Deadline, the Hall H presentation for the film delivered the ultimate Comic-Con parody. The studio used the venue's 180-degree wrap-around screens to display a hysterical send-up of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's phase timeline, projecting a fake roadmap of Spaceballs sequels stretching across 11 phases.

What Was Shown At The Panel?

The panel, which Empire described as placing the focus "firmly on the funny," featured several key reveals and returning faces.

• The Cast: Rick Moranis (Dark Helmet), Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, Anthony Carrigan, Daphne Zuniga (Queen Vespa), George Wyner (Colonel Sandurz), and Mel Brooks (Yogurt)
• The Release: Theatrical release on April 23, 2027
• The Footage: A clip was shown, longer than one previously revealed at CinemaCon, featuring Brooks as Yogurt, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, and culminating in an Avatar-themed bathroom gag
• The Legacy: Bill Pullman, who plays Lone Starr, appeared via video message, while his son Lewis Pullman, who plays his on-screen son Starburst, attended in person

Moranis, making his first live-action film appearance in decades, was discovered in the audience disguised among fans wearing Dark Helmet costumes. His reveal prompted a massive standing ovation. "The truth is, I had to say yes to this thing," Moranis said on stage, according to Empire. "It was the only way I could get Josh Gad to stop texting me."

Who Is Making The New Spaceballs?

Josh Gad is the driving force behind the sequel, having lobbied Mel Brooks for his blessing. He co-wrote the script with Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit and stars in the film. Josh Greenbaum, director of Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, is directing. Gad praised Greenbaum's ability to blend comedy with heart, a hallmark of Brooks' best work.

The 100-year-old Mel Brooks beamed in a video message for the crowd. "Sorry I can't be with you. I'm on the convention floor trying to buy a rare Charizard card," he joked, before thanking the audience: "From the bottom of my heart I wanna say, thank you, nerds."

How Does The Sequel Fit The Modern Era?

The original Spaceballs famously spoofed Star Wars and other sci-fi tropes of its time. The sequel aims its satirical sights squarely at the current blockbuster landscape, dominated by interconnected cinematic universes and endless reboots. The fake multi-phase timeline shown at Comic-Con directly mocked the sprawling, often convoluted release slates of franchises like the MCU.

When asked about navigating Brooks' historically politically incorrect humor in today's climate, director Josh Greenbaum stated the priority remains the laughs. "It's all about the laughs, Mel always said," Greenbaum noted, according to Deadline. Moranis added, "There's room in a Mel Brooks movie for the smartest joke you've ever thought of and the dumbest one."

What's Next For Spaceballs: The New One?

With the official announcement and panel now complete, the next major milestone is the public release of the first trailer. The footage shown at Comic-Con is not being released online immediately. The film is on track for its April 2027 theatrical debut.

The Sequel's Plot and Returning Cast

The official premise for Spaceballs: The New One reveals the story picks up forty years after the original. The galaxy faces a new threat that is described as completely lacking in original ideas and is vowing to bring back the past. With Lone Starr in hiding and Queen Vespa on the throne, the galaxy's hope rests with her undisciplined son, Prince Starburst, and a mysterious Palace advisor named Destiny.

Their mission is to find Lone Starr, Yogurt, and other iconic legacy characters before discovering that, while some threats can be fought, 'the reboot is not one of them.' The cast includes Michael Winslow returning as a Radar Technician, a role he originated in the 1987 film. Bill Pullman is confirmed to reprise his role as Lone Starr, while his son, Lewis Pullman, plays his on-screen son, Starburst.