Dark Helmet is a parody of the Star Wars franchise's Darth Vader. Similarly, for The New One, Helmet is also a parody Kylo Ren, as shown with his upgraded mask and ring.

Rick Moranis as Lord Dark Helmet, the short-statured, bratty, and childish assistant leader of Planet Spaceball and the Spaceballs' chief enforcer, who can wield the "down-side" of the Schwartz.

Sep 30, 2022 · They also heavily parodied Darth Vader, the iconic antagonist of the original "Star Wars" trilogy. This was done in the form of a character called "Dark Helmet," portrayed by the mild …

Rick Moranis is set to reprise his role as Dark Helmet in a Spaceballs sequel, marking his first major on-camera role in nearly three decades.

6 days ago · Moranis will return as Dark Helmet, a spoof of Darth Vader. In an interview shared by Discussing Film, he revealed what convinced him to return to live-action cinema after three decades …

Jun 12, 2025 · Rick Moranis returns as Dark Helmet in new Spaceballs sequel, joining Bill Pullman and 98-year-old Mel Brooks for the long-awaited follow-up.

Apr 18, 2026 · Rick Moranis, the nerdy comedy king from Ghostbusters and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, is dusting off his Dark Helmet helmet after nearly 30 years away from the screen.

Sep 25, 2025 · It has been almost 30 years since Rick Moranis last graced the silver screen, an absence that has left fans eager for his return. Now, the beloved 1980s A-lister will be back in front of …

Jun 12, 2025 · Some 37 years after the original, we’re set for what will hopefully be another inspired Star Wars parody, with the most unlikely of antagonists returning to the limelight: Rick Moranis.

Sep 25, 2025 · Amazon MGM Studios announced Thursday, Sept. 25 that Rick Moranis will reprise his role as Dark Helmet in Mel Brooks and Josh Gad's Spaceballs sequel. Moranis has not acted in a …