It was the sequel they said wouldn’t happen…and by they, I mean Mel Brooks fans. While the legendary comedian has always loved to joke about follow-ups, he largely stayed away from such things. That was, until 2023’s History of the World: Part II debuted on Hulu; as well as the announcement of Spaceballs’ upcoming legacy-quel changed that plan entirely. With under a year to go until Lone Star, Princess Vespa, and Dark Helmet return to the big screen, we finally have a proper title – and it’s not what you’d think. 

Say Goodbye To ‘The Search For More Money’…Say Hello To ‘Spaceballs: The New One’

As part of Amazon-MGM Studios’ 2026 CinemaCon panel in Las Vegas, the studio assembled several of the key players for this long awaited continuation. And in a deft touch of humor, the panel also included a video with creator/actor Mel Brooks revealing the Spaceballs legacy-quel’s actual title. Prepare for a (literal) cash grab, as this is what the legend behind Blazing Saddles had to share: 

I have a major announcement: Spaceballs II: The Search for More Money is not going to be the title of this movie. Why not? Because after all these years, I found the money. … I was in my basement. 

It’s a good thing that Mr. Brooks found that bag, because now he can actually count the money.* While that title has been circulating for years, along with Spaceballs III: The Search for Spaceballs II, the final moniker for this legacy-quel isn’t a bad choice. It certainly gives director Josh Greenbaum a little more freedom to make the picture his own, as those previous labels were pure Brooks magic.

It also helps when a comedy legend like the man who gave us Young Frankenstein breaks the news, and in a way that only he could. So before we move on, take a moment and enjoy that signature Brooks-ian style of humor, through the announcement video: 

The good news is we finally have a title for Spaceballs II; however that does come with a caveat. So don’t go to Ludicrous Speed just yet, as having a great title doesn’t always come with a great deal of information.

‘Spaceballs: The Secrecy!’ Continues

Yes, we can call this movie Spaceballs: The New One from this point forward; however that’s all we really know at this point. Per the rest of Amazon-MGM Studios’ press release, here’s most of the information we already have – but reiterated with style: 

Plot details are being kept under lock, key, and an industrial-strength Schwartz shield. The film reunites original cast members Rick Moranis, George Wyner, Daphne Zuniga, Bill Pullman, and Mel Brooks and will also star Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, and Anthony Carrigan who take on brand-new characters whose identities are being kept secret.

If I were to take a stab at guessing where Spaceballs II is going with those new actors, Keke Palmer will clearly be the Rey counterpart, with Josh Gad playing a parody of Kylo Ren. Meanwhile, Lewis Pullman is more than likely our Poe Dameron, with Anthony Carrigan playing a droid to round out the team – perhaps the son of Dot Matrix?

Spaceballs: The New One could use that sort of play as a commentary on the trope of the same family bloodlines engaging in very similar adventures. It’d live up to a phrase Mel Brooks coined with Blazing Saddles, which still holds true for spoofs in the modern age: “never give a saga an even break.”

Spaceballs: The New One is set to hit theaters on April 23, 2027; so update your official Spaceballs: The Calendar App accordingly! As always, keep up with the latest and greatest in pop culture through THS’ Movie News archives, and may the Schw-aaa-rtz be with yo-uuuu!

*If you got that gag, we can be friends.