The first night of San Diego Comic-Con 2024 kicked off with an electrifying surprise for fans: a special screening of “Deadpool & Wolverine.” The film’s stars, Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and Emma Corrin, along with director Shawn Levy and Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige, appeared on stage for a lively discussion before the screening. Fans were given Wolverine-themed popcorn buckets, hinting at the surprise ahead.
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As the first R-rated movie in Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is projected to break records. The film’s preview night is expected to earn between $35 million and $40 million, potentially surpassing the opening records of previous R-rated films. The film’s anticipated three-day opening weekend could reach up to $200 million, far exceeding the previous R-rated opening record set by “Deadpool 2” at $132.4 million.
The screening concluded with a standing ovation, especially for the star-studded cameos, including appearances by Jennifer Garner, Channing Tatum, Wesley Snipes, Chris Evans, and Dafne Keen. Feige hinted at a special drone show over San Diego, further heightening the excitement.
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This surprise screening set the stage for what may become a new tradition of Marvel movie premieres coinciding with Comic-Con, celebrating the birthplace of California’s vibrant fan culture.
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- Surprise screening of “Deadpool & Wolverine” at San Diego Comic-Con
- Stars and director present for a chat
- Expected to break R-rated box office records
- Standing ovation and hints of a drone show
Susan Guglielmo – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News