Spaceballs (Franchise)

Spaceballs is a 1987 Mel Brooks sci-fi comedy parody that mainly spoofs *Star Wars* while also referencing other popular franchises, featuring stars like Bill Pullman, John Candy, Rick Moranis, and Daphne Zuniga. The film follows mercenary Lone Starr and his allies as they battle the ridiculous Spaceballs, led by President Skroob and Dark Helmet, while discovering the mysterious power of “the Schwartz.” Although it received mixed reviews at release, *Spaceballs* became a cult classic and is getting a sequel, *Spaceballs: The New One*, set to arrive in 2027.