“Deadpool & Wolverine” hits theaters in most major markets on the night of Thursday, July 25, which also happens to be the day San Diego Comic-Con kicks off properly this year. And Marvel Studios is celebrating that coincidental timing with a surprise Hall H panel dedicated to the movie that also marks the first time the studio has thrown two Hall H panels during a single SDCC year.
“Marvel Studios: The Ultimate Deadpool & Wolverine Celebration of Life” is happening 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 in Hall H — two days before the studio’s semi-annual Saturday night showstopper.
Kevin Feige has confirmed that Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds will be in attendance, along with director Shawn Levy but beyond that we have no idea what’s going to happen. Could this be a screening, or followed by a screening? Maybe! Could more talent beyond Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman themselves show up? Maybe! We’re just speculating wildly here, but SDCC is known for its surprise guests.
Doors open at 5 p.m., but warning, you won’t be able to use the time honored trick of getting into Hall H at the beginning of the day and staying put until it starts. TheWrap has confirmed that Comic-Con International will be kicking everyone out of Hall H at 4:30 p.m.
And lining up outside won’t work either. Fans who want to go must register here “for a chance to attend.”
Like the movie itself, Marvel is warning that the panel is “Rated R and contains adult material.” Anyone under 18 years of age will be required to be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.
Again, this is a second panel from Marvel at the convention. They’ll still host their traditional Hall H panel on Saturday, which is expected to cover far more than just “Deadpool & Wolverine,” likely more targeted around what’s next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe following this film.
You can see the full SDCC schedule and its highlights here.