Spaceballs: The New One Gets Update
The first official trailer for Spaceballs: The New One debuted at CinemaCon on April 15, with original writer-director Mel Brooks returning to the franchise. The 99-year-old filmmaker has helmed the new installment, which continues the comedic space opera’s tradition of science fiction and fantasy parody.
The trailer reveals satirical takes on contemporary popular properties, including Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Avatar. A standout moment features Na’vi characters from Avatar positioned at a urinal next to Lord Dark Helmet, the franchise’s iconic chief enforcer. Additional franchises expected to receive parody treatment include Star Trek and Alien, maintaining the series’ signature approach to skewering sci-fi cinema.
The announcement represents a notable return to feature filmmaking for Brooks, who originally created Spaceballs in 1987. The new sequel signals continued interest in reviving the comedy franchise while leveraging modern blockbuster properties as source material for its humor. With Brooks personally involved in the creative direction, the project maintains the original’s comedic sensibility while targeting contemporary audience familiarity with the franchises being parodied.