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Spaceballs 2 Will See Rick Moranis Return as Dark Helmet

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A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... Mel Brooks is back, and he's bringing the Schwartz with him. The 98-year-old comedy legend has announced "Spaceballs 2," a sequel to his 1987 Star Wars spoof, set to hit theaters in 2027.

In a teaser trailer, Brooks quips, "After 40 years, we asked, 'What do the fans want?' But instead, we're making this movie."

The film reunites original stars Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis, with Brooks reprising his role as the Yoda-like Yogurt. Joining the cosmic comedy are newcomers Josh Gad and Keke Palmer.

Lewis Pullman is in talks to play Starburst, son of Lone Starr and Princess Vespa, while Palmer may portray a character named Destiny.

With Josh Greenbaum directing and a script by Gad, Benji Samit, and Dan Hernandez, "Spaceballs 2" promises to be a "Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two" that's sure to leave audiences in stitches across the galaxy.

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