A cult sci-fi comedy has become a huge hit on HBO Max just weeks after its long-awaited sequel got an exciting announcement. While there are many cult favorite movies over the years that find their pᴀssionate fans years after their release, the sci-fi genre seems to deliver more cult movies than any other.
With fans that are already heavily invested in these bold ideas and big concepts, some sci-fi movies are ahead of their time and simply need a little time to find their following. However, there is one sci-fi comedy movie that has become so beloved since its release that demand for a sequel has lasted nearly 40 years.
While it remains a movie that fans are happy to revisit over and over again, this classic has found new life on the streaming world. Not by coincidence, the surge in popularity comes shortly after those fans who have been waiting eagerly for a sequel finally got some happy news.
Spaceballs Has Become A Hit On HBO Max
Spaceballs 2 Is Finally On Its Way
38 years after it was originally released, Spaceballs has had a surge in popularity, ending up in HBO Max’s top 10 streaming movies (via FlixPatrol). The Mel Brooks comedy, which is a spoof of Star Wars and many other sci-fi properties, was a modest hit when it was released, earming around $40 million at the box office (via Box Office Mojo).
The announcement of the Spaceballs sequel was made on June 12. The original Spaceballs entered HBO Max’s top 10 for the first time the following week and has been climbing ever since.
However, its critical reception was lukewarm compared to Brooks’ other classic comedies, like Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles. Its mixed reviews were eventually replaced by a rampant fan following, making Spaceballs one of the most beloved comedy movies of the 1980s. While sharing a lot of fans with the Star Wars franchise, Spaceballs stands on its own as a classic.
The success of Spaceballs on HBO Max is likely a direct result of the recent announcement that the long-awaited Spaceballs sequel is actually happening. While there has been talk of it over the years, the Spaceballs sequel now has been officially confirmed for 2027. Original stars, like Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis, are confirmed along with some new faces.
The announcement of the Spaceballs sequel was made on June 12. The original Spaceballs entered HBO Max’s top 10 for the first time the following week and has been climbing ever since. It reached as high as the second most-watched movie on the platform.
Why You Should Watch Spaceballs
A Great Time To Revisit The Classic Or Watch It For The First Time
The announcement of the Spaceballs sequel suddenly makes the cult comedy not just something that fans return to over and over, but something that can now attract new fans. Its popularity on HBO Max almost certainly is made up of a mix of fans excitedly revisiting the movie following the happy news and people finally checking it out for the first time.
Obviously, with a 2027 release date on the horizon, there is plenty of time to check out the original. However, now is the best time as it gives you the chance to see what all the decades-long buzz has been about while also getting enough time to sit with Spaceballs and become a genuine fan ahead of the sequel.
For those who have already seen Spaceballs countless times, they need no excuse to return to the movie yet again. Brooks’ rapid-fire delivery of jokes makes it so you can be missing jokes as you’re laughing. The iconic performances of the cast, are also fun to return to, especially Moranis’ Dark Helmet.
The promise that we will return to this world again soon makes the next reatch of Spaceballs even better.
Source: FlixPatrol
