Nearly four decades after Spaceballs first hit theaters, the galaxy’s most ridiculous rebels are officially returning. Mel Brooks has confirmed that Spaceballs 2 is finally in the works, with a new generation of stars joining some familiar faces for the long-awaited sequel. The film, backed by Amazon MGM Studios, promises to be just as irreverent and self-aware as the original—this time with a modern twist and plenty of franchise mockery.
From the return of comedy legends like Brooks and Rick Moranis to fresh additions like Keke Palmer and Lewis Pullman, here’s a full breakdown of the cast bringing Spaceballs 2 to life.
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.
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— Mel Brooks (@MelBrooks) June 12, 2025
Mel will reprise one of his two roles from Spaceballs: Yogurt, a parody of Yoda from Star Wars.
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.
