Welcome back, Rick Moranis.<\/p>\n
The beloved actor reunited with his \u201cSpaceballs\u201d co-stars to celebrate the classic film\u2019s upcoming sequel<\/a> on Wednesday, marking his triumphant return nearly 30 years after leaving Hollywood<\/a>.<\/p>\n The 72-year-old resurfaced to promote \u201cSpaceballs: The New One\u201d at Amazon MGM Studios\u2019 CinemaCon 2026 presentation in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n Rick Moranis (pictured here with Daphne Zuniga at CinemaCon 2026 on Wednesday) reunited with his \u201cSpaceballs\u201d co-stars on a red carpet. Getty Images for CinemaCon<\/p>\n The \u201cGhostbusters\u201d star (seen here with Bill Pullman on Wednesday) stepped out with his cast members to promote \u201cSpace Balls: The New One\u201d at Amazon MGM Studios\u2019 CinemaCon 2026 presentation in Las Vegas. Getty Images for CinemaCon<\/p>\n The comedian, who is reprising his role as Lord Dark Helmet, posed with Daphne Zuniga, who plays Princess Vespa, in a sweet snap from the event.<\/p>\n Another shot showed the \u201cLittle Shop of Horrors\u201d star and Bill Pullman, who plays Lone Starr, smiling for the camera.<\/p>\n The original cast members\u2019 new \u201cSpace Balls: The New One\u201d co-stars, including Josh Gad and Pullman\u2019s son Lewis Pullman, attended the event.<\/p>\n Moranis (pictured above on Wednesday) took photos with both Zuniga and Pullman during the event. Getty Images for CinemaCon<\/p>\n The comedian also posed with some of his new co-stars, including Josh Gad and Lewis Pullman, as well as director Josh Greenbaum (all pictured above at CinemaCon 2026). Getty Images for CinemaCon<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant more celebrity and pop culture news?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart your day with Page Six Daily.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Director Josh Greenbaum, who took the reins from Mel Brooks, 99, to helm the space opera comedy follow-up, was also present at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.<\/p>\n Brooks, appearing in a pre-recorded teaser<\/a>, shared the first footage from the forthcoming comedy while announcing its official \u201cSpaceballs: The New One\u201d title and April 23, 2027, release date.<\/p>\n After joking that the sequel won\u2019t be called \u201cSpaceballs: The Search for More Money\u201d because \u201cafter all these years\u201d he \u201cfound the money\u201d in his basement, Brooks promised the new movie \u201cis just like the old one, only newer.\u201d<\/p>\n Moranis (pictured above waving to fans during Wednesday\u2019s event) is reprising his role as Lord Dark Helmet for the \u201cSpaceballs\u201d sequel. Getty Images for CinemaCon<\/p>\n The \u201cLittle Shop of Horrors\u201d star (seen above with Lewis Pullman) first starred as Lord Dark Helmet in the original space opera parody in 1987. Getty Images<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ll see you at the movies, and may the Schwartz be with you,\u201d the comedy legend, who plays Yogurt and President Skroob, concluded, using an iconic catchphrase from the original flick.<\/p>\n Announced in June 2025, the \u201cSpaceballs\u201d sequel will hit theaters 40 years after the first came out in 1987.<\/p>\n