Rick Moranis showed up at San Diego Comic-Con without warning, to applause.
Fans leapt to their feet right away.
No one saw it coming.
This was his initial big convention after years away.
Clips from his new film were shown next.
It’s the upcoming Spaceballs sequel.
Mel Brooks, now a legendary figure, stood with him.
Moranis admitted he was thrilled about being back on set, saying it felt like a reunion.
Fans queued all night eager to glimpse him.
Some at the event cried during the new footage.
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