Latest News About Mel Brooks Films

Here’s the latest on Mel Brooks films based on recent reporting.

• Spaceballs sequel update: Mel Brooks has signaled the project Spaceballs: The New One is in development with a targeted release around 2027. Brooks is expected to reprise Yogurt, with Rick Moranis returning in a Dark Helmet role, and the project is moving forward with new cast additions. This has been covered by multiple outlets and industry trades in 2025–2026.[2][5]

• Very Young Frankenstein in development: There are plans for a TV reimagining of Young Frankenstein for FX, with Brooks serving as executive producer and creative influence. Reports in 2025–2026 discuss development details and involvement from collaborators on the project.[5][6]

• HBO documentary release: An HBO Max streaming release in early 2026 brought renewed public attention to Brooks, including a documentary titled Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!, which surveys his career and influence.[5]

• General beat on Mel Brooks projects: Coverage across outlets notes ongoing interest in Brooks’s brand of comedy and peripheral projects, such as animated or streaming formats, but concrete release dates for additional film-ready material remain tentative as of early 2026.[3][9]

If you’d like, I can pull up the exact article titles and dates from these sources or summarize what industry insiders are saying about production timelines and who’s attached.