Whereas it’s lengthy felt like a fan’s pipedream, Spaceballs 2 is lastly within the works, with Josh Gad producing alongside the incomparable Mel Brooks. The challenge was confirmed in 2024, however the prospect of it now feels extra actual, given {that a} hilarious Spaceballs sequel teaser has been unveiled. Within the aftermath, followers gave the impression to be pumped over the potential of one other installment in Brooks’ screwball, house odyssey sequence. One fan was truly so pumped that they created a faux popcorn bucket for the movie, and I’m loving this fake trinket.
Popcorn buckets have been all the fad as of late, with numerous studios trying to craft inventive receptacles that tie in with their movies. (We are able to in all probability thank Dune: Half Two for actually ushering on this period of fancy snack containers.) After all, provided that Spaceballs 2 hits theaters in 2027, it’s manner too early for an official bucket to hit the market. Nevertheless, due to X consumer Rudy A, followers now have an concept of what such an merchandise may appear to be. Feast your eyes on the photograph that was shared:
Shut up and take my cash! #spaceballs2 pic.twitter.com/Lh8JoGfBvoJune 12, 2025
So… can we make this an actual product, please? The Eagle 5 – the Winnebago-esque starship that Lone Starr and Barf journey in – is an ideal template for a popcorn bucket. I may truthfully see myself sitting in a theater with that container in hand and fortunately munching on my snack. Contemplating how splendid this idea appears to be, I can’t think about that Amazon MGM Studios wouldn’t not less than contemplate this. After all, I can even consider one other cool merchandise as properly.
An much more apparent selection could be to have a popcorn bucket that resembles the helmet of the unique 1987 movie’s iconic (and hilarious) antagonist – Lord Darkish Helmet. Such an concept is even much less far-fetched than the notion of an Eagle 5 bucket. Simply earlier this 12 months, a bucket resembling the helmet of Darth Vader – on whom Darkish Helmet relies – was launched for the twentieth anniversary of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. Significantly, Amazon MGM and theaters chains, there’s cash to be made with these buckets.
The merchandising prospects apart, the mere proven fact that Spaceballs 2 is definitely taking place is simply too thrilling. For the uninitiated, the unique movie – which Mel Brooks directed and co-wrote – facilities on house adventurers and mercenaries Lone Starr and Barf, who should rescue Princess Vespa (and her wise-cracking droid, Dot Matrix) from the clutches of the President Skroob and his Spaceballs. Alongside the way in which, Starr additionally makes an attempt to wield the ability of the Schwartz.
Followers can thank Josh Gad for serving to to spearhead the manufacturing and pitching it to Brooks, who trusted his imaginative and prescient. Up to now, the upcoming science fiction parody movie has been described as “A Non-Prequel Non-Reboot Sequel Half Two however with Reboot Components Franchise Growth Movie.”
Plot particulars are at the moment being stored below lock and key (and doubtless in a galaxy very, very, very, very far-off). What’s been reported, nevertheless, is that Invoice Pullman will reprise his position as Lone Starr, and he’ll be joined by his son, Lewis Pullman. Rick Moranis can also be returning as Darkish Helmet, whereas Daphne Zuniga is taking part in Princess Vespa once more. Keke Palmer can also be set to affix the solid as a brand new character. Josh Greenbaum has additionally been tapped to direct.
Hopefully, extra Spaceballs 2 updates will arrive sooner relatively than later. I’m trying ahead to seeing what the solid and crew have in retailer and, after all, I’m additionally desperate to see the tie-in merchandise which are launched. Contemplating how meta the franchise is, I wouldn’t be stunned if the popcorn bucket craze is immediately addressed within the film. We’ll have to attend and see however, within the meantime, I’ll simply be interested by that Eagle 5 bucket. Followers can even use their time to stream the unique movie, which is offered with a Max subscription.