Here’s the latest on Mel Brooks and Spaceballs:
- A Spaceballs sequel is in development with Amazon MGM Studios, with Josh Gad co-writing. Mel Brooks is onboard to reprise his Yogurt role, and the project is aiming for a 2027 theatrical release.[2][4]
- Public announcements in June 2025 confirmed Brooks’ return as Yogurt for the sequel, signaling a long-gestating project moving toward production and casting discussions.[3][2]
- Coverage from multiple outlets describes the film as a continuation/reboot-friendly approach and notes Gad’s involvement as writer and producer, with Brooks’ participation spanning acting and production roles.[4][3]
- Additional reports emphasize birthdays and Peabody recognition for Brooks around the same period, noting that he remains active in film and media projects late in life.[8]
Illustration: A visual idea of the project trajectory could be a timeline from 1987 Spaceballs to 2027 Spaceballs 2, with milestones like “Brooks returns as Yogurt” (2025) and “Theatrical release” (2027).
If you’d like, I can pull the most current summaries from each outlet and provide a compact side-by-side timeline with exact dates. I can also create a brief chart showing anticipated release milestones and key personnel.
Citations:
- Spaceballs sequel development and Brooks’ Yogurt return[2][4]
- Announcement coverage and Gad’s role[3][2]
- Brooks’ late-career activity and recognition[8]
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Mel Brooks is 98 years old, but he is not slowing down. The legendary comedian, filmmaker and actor marks another birthday just weeks after he received a Peabody Award and as he prepares to make a new…
people.comThe legendary comedian could be 101 years old when the film hits theaters.
www.thedailybeast.comThe comedy legend spoke at a screening during the TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood.
gizmodo.com38 years after his hilarious Star Wars spoof ‘Spaceballs’, Mel Brooks has announced a sequel ‘Spaceballs 2’ is coming in 2027.
www.noise11.comSpaceballs (1987) - Movies, TV, Celebs, and more...
www.imdb.comThe actor-writer-director, who will turn 99 this month, is set to return for an in-development follow-up to his 1987 spoof comedy
www.theguardian.comHe just received a very prestigious award too!
www.remindmagazine.comA new "Spaceballs" film is coming.
abcnews.go.comMay the Schwartz be with you!
nypost.comOn Thursday, June 12, Amazon MGM Studios announced that Brooks, 98, will step in front of the camera to reprise his 'Spaceballs' role as Yogurt — a gold-skinned parody of 'Star Wars' fan-favorite Yoda — in the upcoming sequel to his 1987 parody that he is making with Josh Gad.
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