Rick Moranis showed up at San Diego Comic-Con unexpectedly, to a warm reception.
Fans jumped to their feet immediately.
No one saw it coming.
This was his initial big convention since his return.
Clips from his new film screened shortly after.
It’s Spaceballs 2.
Mel Brooks, now a legendary figure, stood with him.
Moranis admitted he was thrilled about being back on set, noting it felt like a reunion.
Fans queued all night eager to glimpse him.
Some among the fans cried during the new footage.
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