Rick Moranis Officially Ends Retirement as ‘Spaceballs 2’ Heads Into Production

It has been almost 30 years since Rick Moranis last graced the silver screen, an absence that has left fans eager for his return. Now, the beloved 1980s A-lister will be back in front of audiences, reprising his iconic role as the villainous Dark Helmet in the long-awaited sequel to Mel Brooks‘ Spaceballs.

Now that production is underway, Amazon MGM has confirmed the full cast and shared a behind-the-scenes photo of the stars, writers, and director at a table read. Spaceballs 2 is targeting a  2027 release date.