After nearly four decades, Mel Brooks has finally answered the call from fans. But with his usual twist. The comedy legend just blew up the internet by confirming Spaceballs 2, and he’s not coming back alone. In true Brooks fashion, the 98-year-old didn’t just make an announcement. He launched a parody-packed teaser that teases the impossible: the return of a beloved screen icon long thought gone from the spotlight.
While the teaser pokes fun at Star Wars spin-offs, MCU overload, and pop culture chaos, the real bombshell landed further in. Brooks appeared on-screen, in full Yogurt mode. Yes, he’s reprising his golden-robed parody of Yoda. But then came the kicker. Deadline revealed that Rick Moranis is expected to return as the one and only Dark Helmet.
Rick Moranis Expected to Return as Dark Helmet in Long-Awaited Sequel
Moranis, who stepped away from acting years ago to focus on family life, has been one of Hollywood’s most-missed comic presences. His return would mark a monumental comeback, one fans of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and Ghostbustershave dreamed about for years. Tying that return to Spaceballs 2 gives the sequel a weight that’s more than nostalgia. It’s a revival of an era.
Also Read: Fact check: Have Disney and EA really confirmed Star Wars Battlefront 3? Exploring viral rumor
Brooks, who co-wrote, directed, and produced the original 1987 Spaceballs, is also stepping back in front of the camera. His teaser included him wearing a branded “SPACEBALLS THE SWEATSHIRT” sweater, delivering a perfectly Brooks line, “After 40 years we asked what do the fans want… but instead, we’re making this movie.”
Mel Brooks will reprise his role as Yogurt, Spaceballs' comedic take on Yoda, in the sequel to the classic '80s sci-fi Star Wars parody, which means the actor will be 100 years old when it premieres in 2027. https://t.co/XtK3QkXctm pic.twitter.com/faIkGSw1or
— IGN (@IGN) June 12, 2025
Josh Gad, who will lead the cast and co-produce alongside Brooks, called the role “the greatest gift” of his life. Gad joked that he saw Spaceballs before Star Wars, and never understood why someone would make a serious version of the Mel Brooks classic. Now, he gets to co-create its wild next chapter.With Brooks at the helm, Gad leading the way, and Moranis likely suiting up as Dark Helmet once again, Spaceballs 2isn’t just happening. It’s going to warp the comedy universe all over again.
