'Mel Brooks’ Spaceballs: The Animated Series' DVD Review
- Connor Petrey
- Feb 24
- 2 min read
Physical Media Release Date: 02/24/26.
Label: MVD Rewind Collection.
Form of Release: 2-Disc DVD Set.
The Verdict: A Maybe
MAY THE SCHWARTZ BE WITH YOU!
From a galaxy not so far away come these hilarious animated adventures based on Mel Brooks’ 1987 comedy ‘Spaceballs’ - the greatest sci-fi spoof of all time! Join Yogurt, President Skroob, Lone Starr, Barf, Princess Vespa and the dastardly, dorky Dark Helmet for a blast of interstellar insanity! Directed and voiced by comic genius Mel Brooks and featuring voices from the film's original stars Daphna Zuniga and Joan Rivers, SPACEBALLS: THE ANIMATED SERIES pokes fun at everything under the sun, from pop culture and politics to megahit movies and more!
Set your lasers on stunningly funny for all 13 hilarious episodes (PLUS, the 2-part pilot episode) and May the Schwartz Be With You!
Episodes Included:
DISC 1
PILOT (PART 1) - “Dark Helmet's Revenge” (21 mins)
PILOT (PART 2) - “The Schwartz Strikes Back” (21 mins)
EPISODE 01 – “Revenge of the Sithee” (22 mins)
EPISODE 02 – “Grand Theft Starship” (23 mins)
EPISODE 03 – “Lord of the Onion Rings” (22 mins)
EPISODE 04 – “Watch Your Assic Park” (22 mins)
EPISODE 05 – “Outbreak” (25 mins)
EPISODE 06 – “Hairy Putter and the Gopher of Fire” (22 mins)
DISC 2
EPISODE 07 – “The Mighty Meteor” (21 mins)
EPISODE 08 – “Spaceballs of the Caribbean” (21 mins)
EPISODE 09 – “Fishfinger” (21 mins)
EPISODE 10 – “The Skroobinator” (22 mins)
EPISODE 11 – “Deep Ship” (23 mins)
EPISODE 12 – “Druidian Idol” (21 mins)
EPISODE 13 – “Spidermawg” (22 mins)
Special Features:
Spaceballs (1987) Theatrical Trailer
Spaceballs 2 (2027) Teaser Trailer
Physical Release Specs & Other Details:
MPAA: Not Rated
Runtime: 329 minutes
Original Release: 2008 - 2009 [One Season]
Video
Codec: MPEG-2
Resolution: 480i (NTSC)
Original aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 2.0
Subtitles
English
Discs
DVD
Two-disc set (2 DVD)
Digital
Not Included
Packaging
Slipcover in Original Packaging
Physical Bonuses
Collectible Mini-Poster
Limited Edition Slipcover (First Pressing Only)
Playback
Region 1
Positives and Negatives
+ Forgotten Spaceballs Sequel
+ A Few Returning Cast Members From the Original
+ First Time on Physical Media
+ A Nostalgic Era of G4
+ x02 Physical Bonuses
- Only on DVD
- Low Quality Animation
- x02 Special Features (Only Trailers)
- NO Audio Commentary
- NO Digital Code Included
