Rick Moranis Returns for 'Spaceballs 2' Sequel with Original and New Cast, Set for 2027 Release

Rick Moranis is making a significant return to acting by reprising his role as Dark Helmet in the upcoming sequel "Spaceballs 2," which is currently in production and scheduled for release in 2027. The original 1987 cult classic, directed by Mel Brooks who will also return as an actor, is being revived with new cast members including Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Anthony Carrigan, and Lewis Pullman, alongside returning stars such as Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, and George Wyner. The project is directed by Josh Greenbaum with a script co-written by Josh Gad, and production is backed by Amazon MGM Studios. Moranis, who had largely retired from on-screen roles after the death of his wife in the late 1990s, has expressed a selective approach to acting, returning only for projects that interest him, including the "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" sequel also in development. Fans have enthusiastically welcomed Moranis’s return, highlighted by a recent table read photo that sparked excitement on social media. The sequel promises to continue the original's legacy of parodying popular sci-fi and pop culture franchises, maintaining the spirit of the beloved original film.