Is Spaceballs 2 Finally Happening? Remember When They Sold “Perri-Air” in the First One?

Is Spaceballs 2 Finally Happening? Remember When They Sold “Perri-Air” in the First One?

Rumors are swirling across the galaxy — Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money might actually be happening. Fans of the original 1987 classic know this wouldn’t just be another reboot. It would be a return to a world where even the most basic necessities, like air, came with a price tag.

That’s right — before there was a $5 bottle of spring water, there was a can of Perri-Air.

Bottled Air… Before Bottled Water Was Cool

In Spaceballs, Mel Brooks created a galaxy polluted by greed and waste, where the villains of Planet Spaceball had used up all their breathable air. Their plan? Steal the fresh atmosphere of neighboring Planet Druidia using a giant vacuum-wielding spaceship called Mega Maid. But in the meantime, President Skroob (played by Brooks) was seen sneaking puffs from his private stash of Perri-Air — a direct spoof of the upscale bottled water brand Perrier.

The joke wasn’t just about canned air. It was a satirical jab at society’s willingness to commodify even the most essential resources. While real-world consumers were just beginning to embrace the idea of bottled water in the 1980s, Spaceballs was already imagining a future where we might be sold breathable air with luxury branding.

Fast-forward a few decades and that once-ridiculous idea is now reality in some places. Canned air is sold in regions suffering from pollution. Bottled water is a billion-dollar industry. And the idea of paying a premium for what used to be free? Completely normalized.

Satire That Aged Better Than Expected

What made Spaceballs so memorable was how it spoofed everything from Star Wars to consumer culture. Today, that satire feels even sharper. With today’s obsession over filtered, alkaline, electrolyte-enhanced, and “mountain-sourced” waters, the idea of a premium canned air product doesn’t seem far off. If Spaceballs 2 becomes a reality, the writers will have plenty to poke fun at.

Imagine if Perri-Air made a comeback — not just as a gag, but as a full-blown intergalactic brand with sparkling versions, celebrity endorsements, and sustainability greenwashing. It practically writes itself.

Who Could Join the Cast?

While there’s no official confirmation yet, Mel Brooks has hinted at interest in reviving the franchise, possibly with a new cast that reflects today’s comedic talent. Names like Seth Rogen, Andy Samberg, or even Melissa McCarthy have been floated by fans as natural fits for the tone and style of Spaceballs.

There’s also speculation that original cast members like Bill Pullman (Lone Starr) and Daphne Zuniga (Princess Vespa) could return in legacy roles. And with Brooks still active and sharp at 98, there’s a real chance he could step back in as President Skroob — or at least produce the chaos.

One notable absence would be the legendary John Candy (Barf), who passed away in 1994. But if Spaceballs 2 does hit the screen, fans are hopeful for respectful nods to his iconic role.

What Should Spaceballs 2 Spoof Next?

Between bottled air, overbranded hydration, AI voice assistants, and corporate space tourism, the opportunities for parody are endless. Spaceballs 2 could tackle everything from Instagram-sponsored space drinks to billionaire space barons with subscription-based air filters.

And let’s not forget the merchandising. In the first movie, Yogurt famously said, “Merchandising! Where the real money from the movie is made.” If that holds true, we might soon see actual Perri-Air bottles hitting shelves as collector’s items — or as a clever nod to our own bottled water obsession.

Final Thought

Whether you’re sipping sparkling mineral water or hauling 5-gallon jugs through New York City, remember this: Spaceballs was ahead of its time. It mocked a world where air and water became luxury goods — long before we actually started treating them that way.

So if Spaceballs 2 is indeed searching for more money, we’d say start with the beverage aisle.

And may the pure be with you.

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