“Deadpool & Wolverine” stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman made a grand entrance at San Diego Comic-Con with co-star Emma Corrin, director Shawn Levy, and Marvel chief Kevin Feige.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” has finally hit theaters, but stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman reserved their most significant press tour stop for last.
They made a grand entrance at San Diego Comic-Con with co-star Emma Corrin, director Shawn Levy, and Marvel chief Kevin Feige. The Hall H audience was treated to a surprise screening of the film on its global release day.
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The event, titled “The Ultimate Deadpool & Wolverine Celebration of Life,” capped a busy day for Reynolds, Jackman, and Levy. They traveled from Los Angeles to San Diego right after Feige’s Walk of Fame ceremony.
The team took the stage individually, mimicking a typical Comic-Con panel. Reynolds reflected on his first Comic-Con visit with the original “Deadpool.”
“I was incredibly nervous,” Reynolds admitted. “Making that movie felt like a dream come true, and it was so rewarding to see everyone enjoy it.”
He added, “I felt a real connection with you all, something I had longed for. I’ll never forget that moment, especially because this guy was backstage…” he said, nodding to Jackman, who took over the story.
“I was just over there,” Jackman recalled. “The crowd chanted, ‘One more time,’ and I told the stage manager, ‘Play the footage again. If you don’t, they’ll tear Hall H apart.’”
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After reminiscing, Reynolds played a clip of Leslie Uggams, in character as Blind Al, saying, “Can we skip the nonsense and just show the damn movie?”
The crowd of 6,500 erupted, understanding the significance of the Wolverine-head popcorn buckets they had received. As the lights dimmed, ushers handed out popcorn, and Reynolds, Jackman, Feige, and the team joined the audience.
Throughout the film’s 2-hour runtime, the crowd reacted enthusiastically, especially to the Easter eggs and surprise cameos. Each reveal brought loud cheers, delighting Feige.
After the credits, the cast returned. Reynolds, visibly emotional, called it an “honor and privilege to stand next to the X-Man (Jackman).”
Jackman described watching the film with Hall H as one of his most incredible experiences. “It’s been 24 years since I first played Wolverine,” he said, thanking Levy and Reynolds for making it possible again.
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They invited the entire cameo cast on stage, including Dafne Keen, Jennifer Garner, Channing Tatum, Wesley Snipes, and Chris Evans, whom Reynolds introduced as the Human Torch.
This “Deadpool & Wolverine” celebration was the first of two Hall H events by Marvel Studios. After the screening, Marvel put on a 10-minute drone and fireworks show over Petco Park, featuring formations of Deadpool and Wolverine, hinting at major updates on “The Fantastic Four.”
For now, Marvel’s focus is on “Deadpool & Wolverine,” featuring Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, and Matthew Macfadyen. Early projections indicate the film will break box office records, earning between $160 million to $170 million from 4,200 North American theaters, potentially surpassing 2016’s “Deadpool” opening of $132 million. With strong buzz, the three-day tally could reach $190 to $200 million. (Disney spent about $200 million to produce and another $100 million to promote the movie.)
Feige, Levy, Reynolds, and Lauren Shuler Donner produced the film, with Louis D’Esposito, Wendy Jacobson, Josh McLaglen, George Dewey, Paul Wernick, Mary McLaglen, Rhett Reese, and Simon Kinberg as executive producers.
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“Deadpool & Wolverine” was written by Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Zeb Wells, and Levy.