Mel Brooks Returns to Fan-Favorite 'Spaceballs' Role
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At 98 years old, the Schwartz is still with Mel Brooks.
According to Variety, the beloved filmmaker is returning to reprise the role of Yogurt, the wise alien sage who was able to not only teach Bill Pullman's Lone Starr about the ways of the Schwartz in "Spaceballs", but was also able to peddle some premium "Spaceballs" merchandise.
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Brooks is returning to play Yogurt for "Spaceballs 2", though this time he'll just be in front of the camera. "Will & Harper" director Josh Greenbaum is directing the sequel, with a script from Benji Samit, Dan Hernandez, and Josh Gad.
Mel Brooks as Yogurt in "Spaceballs".
Mel Brooks as Yogurt in "Spaceballs".
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Any kind of story details are being kept tightly under wraps, but an early logline for "Spaceballs 2" playfully calls it "A Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two but with Reboot Elements Franchise Expansion Film."
There is no firm release date for "Spaceballs 2" yet, but it is set to bow sometime in 2027.
What is 'Spaceballs'?
"Spaceballs" is a sci-fi parody largely poking fun at "Star Wars", with a few jokes here and there aimed at other spacefaring properties like "Alien" and "Star Trek".
Directed by Mel Brooks, 1987's "Spaceballs" starred Bill Pullman as the hero Lone Starr, John Candy as his sidekick Barf, Daphne Zuniga as Princess Vespa, Rick Moranis as the villain Lord Dark Helmet, and Brooks as both President Skroob and Yogurt.
As opposed to "The Force," in the universe of "Spaceballs", heroes and villains like Lone Starr and Dark Helmet use a power called "The Schwartz".
Who Else Is Returning for 'Spaceballs 2'?
One of the most surprising names attached to the "Spaceballs" sequel is that of Rick Moranis. Deadline confirms that Moranis is coming out of a long hiatus to reprise the role of Dark Helmet for "Spaceballs 2".
Dark Helmet is the villain of the first "Spaceballs" and a clear send-up of the iconic "Star Wars" bad guy, Darth Vader.
Bill Pullman is also returning to reprise the role of Lone Starr.
Josh Gad and Keke Palmer will also star in the sequel, but details on their parts have yet to be revealed.
Is There a Trailer for 'Spaceballs 2'?
While there is no full trailer for "Spaceballs 2", there is a hilarious teaser for the film that is a send up of the famous "Star Wars" opening crawl.
First teaser for 'SPACEBALLS 2'
In theaters in 2027. pic.twitter.com/GEnLzey2BQ — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) June 12, 2025
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