After nearly four decades Space balls For the first time in theaters, the galaxy’s silliest rebel is officially back. Mel Brooks She confirmed that there is a long-awaited sequel titled Spaceballs: Newis in the works, bringing back familiar faces alongside a new generation of stars. The project received great attention CinemaCon 2026Early footage has been revealed and the cast has been confirmed.
Supported by Amazon MGM Studiosthe film is expected to lean into the same irreverent, self-aware humor that made the original a fan favorite — this time with a modern twist and plenty of mockery of the franchise. With the return of stars like Rick Moranis And new additions including Keke Palmer and Lewis PullmanThe anticipation is already growing.
Here are full details on bringing in actors Spaceballs: New To life.
Mel Brooks – Yogurt
As most of his long-time fans know, Mel is multi-talented. The Brooklyn, New York, native is an accomplished composer, playwright, actor, comedian, director, producer, and writer. He is the brains behind Producers A film and musician, he has appeared in countless comedy films. Furthermore, Mel is an EGOT winner, having won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award for his work.
Mel will be reprising one of his two roles from… Space balls: Yogurt, a parody of Yoda from star wars.
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— Mel Brooks (@MelBrooks) June 12, 2025
Bill Pullman – Lone Star
Bale is one of Hollywood’s most prolific actors, having appeared in a large number of films and television shows. He rose to acclaim in the 1990s by starring in projects such as The Accidental Tourist, The Serpent and the Rainbow, Newsies, Insomnia in Seattle, Wyatt Earp, Casper, While You Were Sleeping, Independence Day, Lost Highway and Quiet lake. He later starred in the anthology crime series The sinner.
He is expected to reprise his role as Lone Star Space balls 2.
Rick Moranis – Dark helmet
Rick emerges from his years-long hiatus to reprise his role as Lord Dark Helmet. Like Mel, the Canadian is multi-talented as an actor, comedian, musician, producer and songwriter. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, he appeared in fun films such as Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters II, Little Shop of Horrors, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Parenthood, My Blue Paradise and Flintstones.
Keke Palmer – role undisclosed
As Kiki’s loyal fans know, you know she’s your girl! Kiki stars in an undisclosed role in Space balls 2 He is known as the Hollywood multi-hyphenate. The former child star has appeared in hit classics such as Aqeela and the bee and Long shots. She also got her big break at Nickelodeon True Jackson Vice PresidentShe is a talented singer and performer.
Lewis Pullman – role undisclosed
Bill’s son will star alongside him in an undisclosed role! Louis is on the rise in the film industry and has starred in huge productions, such as Strangers: Prey in the Night, Bad Times at El Royale, Top Gun: Maverick, Salem Collection and Thunderbolts*.
