Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Updates
Key Takeaways:
- Mel Brooks is officially involved in the long-awaited sequel.
- Josh Gad has confirmed his role — and teased the arrival of Baby Yogurt.
- While the release date remains unknown, development is actively underway.
- Our excitement level? Ludicrous.
Mel Brooks Is Back — and Still Combing the Desert for Laughs
In a development that fans have been hoping for since the before times (read: the ’80s), Mel Brooks is confirmed to be involved in the long-awaited Spaceballs sequel. At 98 years old, Brooks is apparently still sharp enough to parody an entire genre while standing on one foot and juggling merchandising rights. His fingerprints are all over this new installment, which is reportedly titled — wait for it — Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money.
No, seriously. That was the joke in the original movie, and it may now be the literal title. Brooks, who wrote and directed the original film, is reportedly working closely with producers and cast to shape the tone and story for the sequel. And if the rumors are true, that tone will be as absurdly brilliant as ever.
Josh Gad Confirms Baby Yogurt
In an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, actor and comedian Josh Gad let slip what might be the most tantalizing (and ridiculous) detail yet: there will be a Baby Yogurt, a Force-adjacent, gold-robed, merchandising-obsessed version of everyone’s favorite diminutive wise man. You read that correctly: Baby. Yogurt.
Cue the Spaceballs fandom flooding Reddit with memes, theories, and some frankly disturbing fan art.
Gad confirmed that the sequel is very much in active development and dropped hints that other returning characters may appear in some form. No word yet on whether Dark Helmet will return, but let’s be honest — if Rick Moranis walks back on set in that ridiculous dome, there won’t be a dry eye (or clean pair of pants) in the house.
The Script Is Moving — But Not at Plaid Speed
While there’s no official release date, insiders say the film is actively being worked. Gad and Brooks have reportedly been collaborating on the script, and production details are expected to be announced “soon.” Which in Hollywood time could mean tomorrow or sometime after the collapse of modern civilization.
We’re hopeful for sooner.
Gad stated he has been getting Mel up to speed on the latest installments of Star Wars, pitching jokes to the comedic legend, and constantly being reminded those pitches are not funny.
Final Thoughts: Hope You Like Your News With a Dash of Ludicrous
It’s happening. It’s really happening. Spaceballs 2 is no longer just a throwaway gag or a dusty VHS-era dream — it’s on its way, with Mel Brooks at the helm and Josh Gad channeling his inner 6-year old from when he watched the original in the theaters. The galaxy’s funniest parody is prepping for its second act, and if all goes well, the Schwartz will be with us once again — slightly older, slightly weirder, and a whole lot more merchandised.