New Delhi, April 16 -- Fans of Spaceballs, the iconic sci-fi parody directed by Mel Brooks, have reason to celebrate as a sequel has now been formally announced.

Titled "Spaceballs: The New One", the upcoming film marks a return to the franchise decades after the original release in 1987. The project had been in discussion for some time, but recent updates and footage previews at CinemaCon 2026 have confirmed that development is well underway.

The sequel has generated considerable buzz, especially among long-time fans of the original, which famously spoofed popular science fiction films, including the Star Wars franchise.

A teaser for the film has already been released, confirming the title Spaceballs: The New One. Notably, it moves aw...