Overview
- The studio, which announced the plan Friday, set a wide theatrical release for April 23, 2027.
- Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga and George Wyner return, with Moranis making a rare return to acting as Dark Helmet.
- New cast members include Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman and Anthony Carrigan, with Josh Greenbaum directing from a script by Gad, Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez.
- Title and plot remain under wraps, with a tongue‑in‑cheek synopsis calling it a “non‑prequel non‑reboot sequel” that plays with franchise expansion.
- Principal photography wrapped in December 2025, and producing partners include Imagine Entertainment, Brooksfilms and Angry Child, with the late‑April slot aligning with the original’s 40th‑anniversary period and a proven box‑office window.