"Spaceballs"

"Spaceballs" is a 1987 comedy film directed by Mel Brooks that parodies popular science fiction franchises like "Star Wars" and "Star Trek." It humorously depicts a galaxy where a rogue hero, Lone Star, and his allies attempt to rescue a princess from the evil Dark Helmet, who plans to steal a planet's air supply. The film satirizes sci-fi clichés, space adventure tropes, and pop culture references with witty dialogue, parody characters, and exaggerated scenarios, making it both a humorous homage and a playful critique of the genre.