Spaceballs 2: The Snooze Awakens have stirred excitement among fans. However, a closer look reveals the truth behind the rumors and the unlikely possibility of a sequel.
In 1987, Mel Brooks' Spaceballs, a parody of Star Wars, hit theaters with a cast featuring Bill Pullman and John Candy. Despite initial mixed reviews and a modest box office performance, it gained a cult following over the years.
Want a Loan? Get cash against your Mutual Funds in 4 hoursRumors circulate about a sequel, Spaceballs 2: The Snooze Awakens, more than 35 years later. Fans eagerly anticipate the return of iconic characters, but is this sequel truly in the works?
No, Spaceballs 2 isn’t happening. The source of the excitement is a misleading post by YODA BBY ABY, a Facebook page known for sharing ‘fake’ press releases. The so-called sequel announcement is nothing more than a viral success for the page.
Rick Moranis hinted at talks for a sequel in 2013, titled Spaceballs 3: The Search for Spaceballs 2. MGM expressed interest, but negotiations faltered. Moranis cited impractical terms, leading to the collapse of the potential deal.
In 2015, Mel Brooks, now 97, expressed a desire for Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money, aiming for a release after The Force Awakens. Subsequent discussions with MGM in 2017 failed to materialize into a sequel.
Despite sporadic discussions and interest, Spaceballs 2 remains unrealized. Jason Seltzer and Aaron Friedberg, known for mid-2000s parodies, also showed interest in a Star Wars spoof, but that project never materialized.
Is Spaceballs 2: The Snooze Awakens actually in development?
No, there is no