“May the Schwartz be with you.”
That phrase caught on in the ’80s as Mel Brooks’ “Spaceballs” skewered the “Star Wars” franchise.
The film didn’t pack quite the punch as “Young Frankenstein,” and its satire fell short compared to “Blazing Saddles” or “The Producers.” Nevertheless, Mel Brooks managed another successful parody with his comedic take, which was good enough for a sequel… four decades after the original.
I’m thrilled to share that the venerable Brooks will continue his journey at the age of 98, ready to revive the sagely Yogurt for the big screen in 2027. Alongside him, familiar faces Bill Pullman and Daphne Zuniga will once again grace our movie theaters.
It’s hardly the first delayed sequel, although its predecessors offer severely mixed results.
The Good:
“Top Gun: Maverick“
“Mad Max: Fury Road”
“Blade Runner 2049”
“Psycho 2“
The Bad:
“Zoolander 2”
“Independence Day: Resurgence”
“Basic Instinct 2”
“Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights”
“The History of the World Part 2”
Fans of “Spaceballs” may want to curb their excitement for the follow-up, a series on Hulu by Brooks, as it failed to live up to its predecessor in terms of humor and memorability. Unlike iconic quotes from the original like “It’s good to be the king!” or “Don’t get sassy with me, Bearnaise!”, there are no catchy lines emerging from this new version.
Still, there’s a simple path to success for “Spaceballs 2.” Mock “Star Wars.”
No, not the original franchise or the prequels. Skewer the Disney-era “Star Wars” product.
- A whimpering Kylo Ren
- Rey, the ultimate Mary Sue
- Diversity above storytelling tropes
- And, best of all, “The Acoylte”
Just follow the “South Park” template:
At his best, Brooks could potentially have a significant influence on the sequel. However, for the time being, it seems his input will be mainly restricted to reprising his Yogurt character. The primary responsibilities for the project are being handled by Josh Gad, an influential actor and comedian, who is spearheading this venture. He has written the script, will share the lead roles with Keke Palmer and Lewis Pullman (Bill Pullman’s son), and will also produce the film.
As the “Scary Movie” series evolved, it began to spoof contemporary films rather than continually returning to older horror classics such as “The Omen,” “The Exorcist,” and other iconic fright flicks.
“Spaceballs 2” should do the same.
But will it?
In a similar vein, Hollywood and the entertainment industry have been supportive of the struggling “Star Wars” franchise despite its setbacks. They chose to disregard harsh critics like The Critical Drinker who have criticized lower-quality “Star Wars” productions in recent times.
Critics labeled anyone opposing the Force Is Female changes as bigoted, misogynistic … intolerant-individual. However, they were correct in their assessment. Meanwhile, when fans showed support for inclusive projects such as “Andor” and “Rogue One,” these same writers turned a blind eye.
Telling.
Let’s cross our fingers that Team Spaceballs delivers on their tasks effectively. Feel free to poke fun at the latest Star Wars era with abandon, as there’s plenty of material to work with.
If they do, this is one sequel that could easily lap the original.
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2025-06-16 19:03