Rick Moranis showed up at San Diego Comic-Con unexpectedly, to applause.
Fans sprang to their feet in an instant.
No one expected it coming.
This was his initial big convention in years.
Clips from his new film were shown afterward.
It’s the upcoming Spaceballs sequel.
Mel Brooks, now a veteran comedian, stood with him.
Moranis admitted he loved being back on set, noting it felt like home.
Fans lined up all night eager to glimpse him.
Some in the crowd cried during the new footage.
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