Rick Moranis showed up at San Diego Comic-Con without warning, to a warm reception.
Fans leapt to their feet immediately.
No one expected it coming.
This was his long-awaited big convention in years.
Clips from his new film played next.
It’s the sequel to Spaceballs.
Mel Brooks, now a centenarian, stood with him.
Moranis admitted he was thrilled about being back on set, adding it felt like home.
Fans waited all night eager to glimpse him.
Some among the fans cried as the new scenes played.
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