In out-of-this-world news, Rick Moranis is returning from decades of semi-retirement for a “Spaceballs” sequel.
The 72-year-old “Ghostbusters” star — who has rarely appeared onscreen since the 1990s — will reprise his role as Dark Helmet in “Spaceballs 2,” which Amazon confirmed Thursday was greenlit by its Amazon MGM Studios.
Mel Brooks, who helmed the original 1987 “Star Wars” spoof, will also reprise his roles as President Skroob and Yogurt, but is passing the directing torch to “Will & Harper” director Josh Greenbaum.
Daphne Zuniga, Bill Pullman and George Wyner will also return for the “Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Part Two but with Reboot Elements Franchise Expansion Film,” which is currently in production and slated for a 2027 theatrical release.
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