Mel Brooks will reprise his role as Yogurt in a new Spaceballs sequel from Amazon MGM, set for 2027. The cult comedy legend returns to acting just ahead of his 99th birthday.

The Schwartz is awakening. Mel Brooks is officially returning as Yogurt, the gold-faced mystic Yoda-esque figure, in the forthcoming Spaceballs sequel, Amazon MGM Studios announced Thursday.

Mel Brooks, who turns 99 in just a matter of days, will return as his beloved character, Yogurt, for the 'Spaceballs' sequel coming in 2027 ...

Mel Brooks, who turns 99 in just a matter of days, will return as his beloved character, Yogurt, for the 'Spaceballs' sequel coming in 2027 ...

Mel Brooks, who turns 99 in just a matter of days, will return as his beloved character, Yogurt, for the 'Spaceballs' sequel coming in 2027 ...

Mel Brooks, who turns 99 in just a matter of days, will return as his beloved character, Yogurt, for the 'Spaceballs' sequel coming in 2027 ...