Spaceballs is a 1987 American space opera parody film co-written, produced and directed by Mel Brooks. It primarily parodies the original Star Wars trilogy, but also other popular franchises …

Jun 24, 1987 · Released in 1987, Mel Brooks' "Spaceballs" parodies the Star Wars flicks and includes jokes based on Star Trek, "Lawrence of Arabia," "Alien" and "Planet of the Apes."

2 days ago · The sci-fi cult classic Spaceballs is coming back to streaming at the perfect time. Mel Brooks' spoof was released in 1987, 10 years after the original Star Wars premiered in …

In a distant galaxy, planet Spaceball has depleted its air supply, leaving its citizens reliant on a product called ""Perri-Air."" In desperation, Spaceball's leader President Skroob (Mel...

2 days ago · Several members of the royal court, and the rabbi, look up into the sky, concerned, in Spaceballs Image via Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Mel Brooks is one of our funniest creatives out …

Dec 21, 2025 · Pullman’s father, Bill, will reprise his 1987 role of renegade space pilot Lone Starr in the upcoming film, while Pullman joins as the new character Starburst, according to IMDb. …

When the nefarious Dark Helmet hatches a plan to snatch Princess Vespa and steal her planet's air, space-bum-for-hire Lone Starr and his clueless sidekick fly to the rescue. Along the way, …

The madcap leader of Planet Spaceball tries to steal air from a neighboring world in Mel Brooks' outrageous sci-fi spoof.

May 28, 2025 · Fans of classic comedy and sci-fi parody rejoice: Mel Brooks’ iconic 1987 film Spaceballs is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, offering subscribers a chance to …

Spaceballs is a 1987 American space opera parody film co-written, produced and directed by Mel Brooks. It primarily parodies the original Star Wars trilogy, but also other popular franchises …