Rick Moranis Ends Acting Hiatus for 'Space Balls 2'
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May the Schwartz be with you! "Space Balls" is back!
Hollywood legend Mel Brooks has taken to social media to officially announce that "Space Balls 2" is in the works and will be releasing theatrically.
I told you we'd be back pic.twitter.com/RnoklPqBX6 — Mel Brooks (@MelBrooks) June 12, 2025
In addition to its humorous title crawl, the most stand out moment came when Dark Helmet appeared on the screen, seemingly indicating that Rick Moranis is ending his nearly 20 year film hiatus to be in the film.
Now, we have confirmation.
Rick Moranis during 1994 ShoWest in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
Rick Moranis during 1994 ShoWest in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
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According to a report from Matt Grobar of Deadline, Moranis is returning as the Schwartz master.
This marks the first film Moranis has appeared in since "Brother Bear 2" in 2006 and the first theatrical release for Moranis since "Brother Bear" in 2003.
Bill Pullman & Rick Moranis Returning For New 'Spaceballs'; Keke Palmer Also Set – The Dish https://t.co/YzQ6opPW6M — Deadline (@DEADLINE) June 12, 2025
Also returning from the original cast is Bill Pullman as Lonestar and, of course, Mel Brooks as Yogurt. Time will tell if Brooks will also play President Skroob.
Joining these three is Keke Palmer, who most recently starred in "One of Them Days" alongside SZA.
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