Mel Brooks Delivered Insanely Awesome News Today

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D Scott

Thursday, June 12th, 2025 2:54pm

40 years later it would appear that "Dark Helmet" and "The Schwartz" are making their return!

Mel Brooks made the announcement earlier today that YES we are finally getting "Spaceballs 2" in 2027.

Rumor is that Rick Moranis is coming out of retirement to reprise his role as "Dark Helmet", Bill Pullman will return as it looks like Josh Gad will not only star in the movie but will also have a hand in writing the script. I'm curious if he'll play some version of "Barf" which was originally played by the late John Candy.

It's been 4 decades in the works but it looks like we're finally getting a sequel to one of the most iconic movies of my childhood and I'm beyond excited!

Here's the announcement that came earlier - 

 

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