
'Spaceballs' Sequel Set for 2027 with Original Cast Returns
The article explores various pop culture references in Mel Brooks' 1987 comedy Spaceballs, highlighting its parody of sci-fi classics like Star Wars, Star Trek, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and others, including subtle nods to films like Lawrence of Arabia, The Bridge on the River Kwai, and Planet of the Apes, as well as visual and musical homages.