A sequel to the 1987 Mel Brooks comedy "Spaceballs" is officially in development at Amazon MGM Studios, with Josh Gad set to star, co-write, and co-produce the film.
Plot details are unclear, including whether it will be a direct sequel or a spiritual sequel spoofing modern sci-fi films and franchises, like how the original parodied Star Wars and Star Trek.
Mel Brooks, now 97 years old, is contributing to the screenplay and co-producing alongside Josh Gad.
The sequel's co-writers are Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit, collaborating with Josh Gad, while Kevin Salter will serve as an executive producer.
Josh Greenbaum, director of "Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar" and "Strays," is attached to direct the "Spaceballs" sequel.
The movie may be released straight-to-streaming on Prime Video, raising skepticism about whether a sequel is necessary without Mel Brooks writing or directing.
Rick Moranis' return as Dark Helmet is highly anticipated but uncertain due to his semi-retirement from acting, according to Screenrant and Koimoi.
The original "Spaceballs" was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $38.1 million on a $22.7 million budget, and remains one of Mel Brooks' most beloved comedies.
This will be the first official film sequel to any of Mel Brooks' directorial projects.
The release date for the "Spaceballs" sequel has not been announced yet, and Amazon declined to comment on the project.
The "Spaceballs" sequel news was first reported by Jeff Sneider.
Sources: USA Today, Yahoo, MyClallamCounty, iHeart (The Buzz - The Rod Ryan Show), Koimoi, Screen Rant, ComicBookMovie, NAG, Cinema.com.my, WKKG, IMDb, Giant Freakin Robot, WIBC, Daily Wire.
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