Rick Moranis showed up at San Diego Comic-Con without warning, to applause.
Fans leapt to their feet immediately.
No one saw it coming.
This was his initial big convention in years.
Clips from his new film played shortly after.
It’s Spaceballs 2.
Mel Brooks, now a veteran comedian, stood with him.
Moranis admitted he loved being back on set, saying it felt right.
Fans queued all night hoping for a moment with him.
Some in the crowd cried as the new scenes played.
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