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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, the film “Spaceballs,” a hilarious spoof of the classic “Star Wars” series, premiered in cinemas. Now, this iconic work by Mel Brooks is accelerating at “Ludicrous Speed” (since light speed is too slow) into the collection of a popular streaming service. The 1987 space opera parody movie, featuring Bill Pullman, John Candy, and Rick Moranis, will make its way to Max – set to be renamed back to HBO Max – on June 1, 2025. This gives fans the opportunity to watch this timeless comedy before a new sequel continues the saga.

Spaceballs, a movie, was jointly written, produced, and directed by Mel Brooks. It humorously targets the Star Wars series as well as other popular science fiction narratives. The plot follows the journey of the rogue space pilot Lone Starr (Pullman) and his loyal half-human, half-canine companion Barf (Candy), in a galaxy-wide adventure to save Princess Vespa and protect Planet Druidia from the evil clutches of Dark Helmet (Moranis). He aims to kidnap the princess and use her as leverage for air, after Spaceball runs out of its own air supply.

Packed with physical humor and an abundance of wordplay, the movie “Spaceballs” leveraged the massive fanbase of “Star Wars” and quickly became a favorite among viewers. This is demonstrated by its 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes’ Popcornmeter, with some even referring to it as the pinnacle of sci-fi comedy. The film initially had a budget of $22.7 million and generated $38.1 million at the global box office. However, over time, it has developed a devoted cult following and is now recognized as one of Brooks’ most iconic works, standing alongside “The Producers” and “Blazing Saddles“.

‘Spaceballs 2’ Is in the Works

This past year marked the 37-year anniversary since the debut of “Spaceballs”. Now, development on a sequel has officially begun at Amazon MGM Studios. Mel Brooks is joining forces with Josh Gad as co-producer, who is also set to star, co-write the script alongside Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez – famous for their work on films like “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem”, “Pokémon Detective Pikachu”, and “Addams Family 2”. At this point, the specifics of the plot remain undisclosed, and it’s uncertain if any members of the original cast will make a comeback for another adventure.

Spaceballs 2

Josh Greenbaum is set to direct the upcoming Spaceballs sequel, which is rumored to be a follow-up to the 1987 classic. The film is expected to introduce an array of new characters hailing from various galaxies. Reports suggest that one star from the popular musical “Wicked” has been approached for a role in this space odyssey, although no formal casting decisions have been disclosed yet. So, fans must keep their eyes peeled (or should I say, gazes fixed on the stars) as more news unfolds. In the meantime, you might want to revisit the original Spaceballs to satiate your appetite for space adventures. And if you’re a Max subscriber, you can look forward to watching this sequel in the not-too-distant future!

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2025-05-27 22:32