Rick Moranis Reflects on His Return to Acting for 'Spaceballs 2

WHO:

Variety - Rick Moranis is a comedy icon who is returning to acting.

Variety - Moranis is reprising the role of Lord Dark Helmet.

Variety - Moranis is returning alongside his original "Spaceballs" co-stars.

WHAT:

Collider - The sequel "Spaceballs 2: The New One" is set to be released in 2027.

Variety - Moranis ended nearly 30 years of retirement from acting.

Variety - He is acting in "Spaceballs 2: The New One."

WHEN:

Variety - Moranis returned to acting last fall.

WHY:

Variety - Moranis described the experience of returning to acting as "very strange" and said, "I felt like I was in a time warp."

HOW:

Collider - Director Josh Greenbaum mentioned that the most challenging aspect of making the sequel was revealed in an exclusive update.

Variety - Moranis's return to acting involved working on the set of "Spaceballs 2."

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 17:28 UTC)

The highly anticipated sequel, "Spaceballs 2: The New One," is scheduled for release in 2027. Director Josh Greenbaum shared that the most challenging aspect of creating the sequel was revealed in an exclusive update. Fans of the original can look forward to more details as the release date approaches.

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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 16:34 UTC)

Rick Moranis, a comedy icon, is making a comeback to acting after nearly 30 years of retirement, reprising his beloved role as Lord Dark Helmet in "Spaceballs 2: The New One." He returned to the set last fall alongside his original co-stars from the classic film, describing the experience as "very strange" and feeling like he was in a time warp. Fans can look forward to seeing Moranis back in action when the film is released on March 15, 2027.