Ryan Reynolds , Hugh Jackman , and other stars surprised fans at San Diego Comic-Con with a screening of their new movie, ‘ Deadpool & Wolverine .’ The event took place in Hall H, where Reynolds, Jackman, Emma Corrin, and director Shawn Levy joined Marvel Studios ’ Kevin Feige for a brief and funny chat before the screening.



Fans were given Wolverine-themed popcorn buckets, hinting at the surprise screening. As Deadline previously reported, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is expected to break records as the first R-rated movie in Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe. It is projected to earn between $35 million and $40 million on preview night, surpassing the previous record held by ‘Deadpool 2’ ($18.6 million). The movie is also predicted to have an opening weekend of $160 million to $170 million, with the possibility of reaching $200 million in three days. This would break the R-rated opening record set by the first ‘Deadpool’ movie, which earned $132.4 million.



After the screening, the audience gave the film a standing ovation, applauding the numerous cameos, including appearances by Jennifer Garner, Channing Tatum, Wesley Snipes, Chris Evans , and Dafne Keen. Feige mentioned that fans should watch the San Diego skies for a special drone show later that night.



This surprise screening and the enthusiastic response suggest that Marvel Studios might consider making Comic-Con screenings a new tradition. The successful event has set a festive tone for the weekend and highlighted Comic-Con as a prime location for movie premieres.