<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Mel Brooks is making a sequel to his classic Star Wars spoof, Spaceballs, after nearly 40 years.</li><li>In the announcement clip parodying Star Wars opening scroll, Brooks mocks the endless sequels and remakes in the sci-fi genre.</li><li>Brooks will reprise his role as Yogurt in the sequel, along with other original cast members like Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis.</li><li>Bill Pullman's son, Lewis Pullman, will also join the cast in an undisclosed role.</li><li>Daphne Zuniga will return as Princess Vespa, while tribute plans for late cast members John Candy and Joan Rivers are unclear.</li><li>The film is expected to be released around Mel Brooks's 100th birthday in 2027.</li><li>Brooks, known for his comedy, acknowledges the changing humor landscape but believes Spaceballs is a spoof most can enjoy.</li></ul>

Mel Brooks returns from the retirement home to save a galaxy 'very, very, very, very, far away'

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