Summary

Spaceballs 2 was announced in June, with a theatrical release set for 2027 and a stellar returning cast.
New rumors suggest that Spaceballs 3 is already being developed by Amazon MGM Studios.
If Spaceballs 2 is successful, a third movie would be a likely guarantee.

Spaceballs 2 is still two years away from hitting theaters, but there may already be plans to turn the franchise into a trilogy with Spaceballs 3. Spaceballs 2 was announced in June, setting a 2027 release date for the long-awaited sequel, which makes a 40-year gap between films. The sequel announcement grabbed headlines for more than its lengthy wait between releases, promising the return of several original cast members.

Bill Pullman is returning to the role of Lone Starr, and his son, Lewis Pullman, who has gained recent notoriety for Top Gun: Maverick and Thunderbolts*, is said to play his son in Spaceballs 2, appropriately named Starburst. Daphne Zuniga is also returning as Princess Vespa, likely Starburst's mother. Mel Brooks, who just turned 99, is also producing the film and reprising his role as Yogurt, the film's humorous take on Star Wars' Yoda. However, the most notable returning cast member is Rick Moranis, who famously retired from acting. Moranis will reprise the role of Dark Helmet, coming out of retirement in a surprise announcement, with the sequel being the project that finally tempted the actor back. Other new cast members include Keke Palmer and Josh Gad, who is also co-writing Spaceballs 2.

The Cast Of Spaceballs 2 Is One Of Its Greatest Advantages, But Also Poses Its Biggest Problem

The cast of Spaceballs 2 is set to see the return of original cast members, including Rick Moranis, but it could pose their biggest problem, too.

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By Timothy McClelland

As reported by GeekTyrant, industry insider MyTimeToShineHello posted on X: "MGM already developing a SPACEBALLS 3." The studio has not officially confirmed this, but Amazon MGM Studios would likely be eyeing long-term plans in the current entertainment climate. This is merely a rumor at this time, but could prove true, with the parody sequel poised to bring about a sci-fi comedy trilogy with Spaceballs 3.

Is Spaceballs 3 Really In Development Before Spaceballs 2 Is Even Released?

Spaceball 2 is poised for success, as the returning cast has already drawn stellar attention to the sequel. The team working behind the scenes has also proven their comedy chops, with director Josh Greenbaum at the helm of Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, the raunchy Will Ferrell dog comedy Strays, and the emotional documentary Will & Harper. Gad is co-writing the script with Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez, the scribes behind Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and Pokémon: Detective Pikachu.

If Spaceballs 2 is successful, the demand for a sequel would potentially be there, meaning the studio would be ready to meet the demand with plans already in place if they are developing a third film. All possibilities are likely being discussed when it comes to big studios and potential profitable sequels. The notion that a third film is already being developed also ironically plays into one of the best jokes in Spaceballs. This rumor could still prove untrue, and with two years before Spaceballs 2 is set to hit theaters, it may be a long time before fans are given confirmation regarding Amazon's potential trilogy plans.