Deadpool & Wolverine Surprise Screening At San Diego Comic-Con

San Diego Comic-Con attendees received an unexpected treat when Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, director Shawn Levy, and Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige surprised them with a secret screening of the new “Deadpool & Wolverine” movie. The panel, initially advertised as a discussion about the film, turned into a multiverse-shaking event.

Key Highlights:

Star-Studded Panel:

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman were joined by director Shawn Levy and Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige.
Co-star Emma Corrin, who plays the villain, also appeared on stage.

Special Screening:

The event took place in the famed Hall H, where fans typically camp out overnight to secure a seat.
In an unusual move, Hall H was cleared out beforehand, and Marvel implemented a lottery system for tickets.
Lucky winners not only saw the movie but also received a raunchy popcorn bucket, a hot collectible item that Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld signed for fans.

Quotes and Moments:

Hugh Jackman:
“We’ve been all around the world with this movie, but the icing on the cake is right here, right now,” declared Jackman, capturing the excitement of the moment.
Ryan Reynolds:
Reynolds reminisced about the original “Deadpool” movie’s 2015 Comic-Con presentation, where the crowd’s enthusiastic chant of “one more time” led to the trailer being shown again.
Shawn Levy and Cast:
As the screening began, Reynolds, Jackman, and Levy hyped up the crowd with the movie’s mantra: “Let’s fucking go!”

Historic Significance:

Comic-Con History:
Reynolds and Jackman’s presence brought back memories of their past Comic-Con experiences, especially the 2015 event that helped catapult “Deadpool” into popularity.
Hugh Jackman, who had previously announced his retirement from the Wolverine character after 2017’s “Logan,” returned to share the screen with Reynolds in this R-rated Disney film.

Opening Weekend Expectations:

Box Office Predictions:
“Deadpool & Wolverine” is expected to set a new record for the biggest R-rated opening weekend, with estimates ranging from $160 to $175 million in North America.

Closing Remarks:

Kevin Feige’s Enthusiasm:
After the screening, Feige and the team returned to the stage, brimming with excitement. Feige shared, “the best movie experience in my life,” emphasizing the power of shared cinematic experiences.

The surprise screening of “Deadpool & Wolverine” at San Diego Comic-Con was a memorable event that delighted fans and set the stage for what promises to be a record-breaking opening weekend.