CinemaCon Unveils 'Spaceballs: The New One' Worldwide

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CinemaCon Unveils 'Spaceballs: The New One' Worldwide

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Las Vegas. At CinemaCon on Wednesday, Amazon MGM and filmmakers previewed the long-awaited Spaceballs sequel, unveiling its title 'Spaceballs: The New One' and confirming a theatrical release for April 23, 2027. Director Josh Greenbaum and cast members Bill Pullman, Rick Moranis, Josh Gad and Keke Palmer participated in pre-taped segments and on-stage appearances.

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Las Vegas. At CinemaCon on Wednesday, Amazon MGM and filmmakers previewed the long-awaited Spaceballs sequel, unveiling its title 'Spaceballs: The New One' and confirming a theatrical release for April 23, 2027. Director Josh Greenbaum and cast members Bill Pullman, Rick Moranis, Josh Gad and Keke Palmer participated in pre-taped segments and on-stage appearances.

Las Vegas this week: Mel Brooks announced the title in a pre-recorded message, joking about not attending because he was 'seeing Phish at the Sphere,' while a sizzle reel referenced Amazon's acquisition of MGM and opened the vault. Rick Moranis' stage moments were staged gags with interruptions; studios signaled marketing and distribution plans following the announcement.

Published 2026-04-16 06:59:37 UTC · Published by JQJO

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1. CinemaCon presentation features a sizzle reel referencing studio consolidations and Amazon MGM.
2. Mel Brooks delivers a pre-recorded message announcing the title 'Spaceballs: The New One.'
3. Cast members including Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman and Josh Gad appear in pre-taped and live segments.
4. Director Josh Greenbaum describes the project and participates in the CinemaCon presentation.
5. News outlets report the title and confirm a theatrical release date of April 23, 2027.

Why it matters

The return of 'Spaceballs' is a nostalgic treat for fans. It's a chance to revisit a beloved comedy classic with a fresh twist. If you're a fan, mark April 23, 2027, on your calendar. And if you haven't seen the original, now's a great time to catch up.