Rick Moranis showed up at San Diego Comic-Con unexpectedly, to cheers.
Fans leapt to their feet immediately.
No one anticipated it coming.
This was his initial big convention in years.
Clips from his new film screened afterward.
It’s the sequel to Spaceballs.
Mel Brooks, now a veteran comedian, stood with him.
Moranis admitted he loved being back on set, noting it felt like home.
Fans waited all night eager to glimpse him.
Some at the event cried when they watched the new scenes.
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