**Congratulations: Wrexham AFC Match Turns Into Surprise “Deadpool 4” Screening as Ryan Reynolds Books Entire Stadium to Celebrate Promotion to Championship**
In a move as unconventional as it is unforgettable, Hollywood actor and Wrexham AFC co-owner Ryan Reynolds stunned fans and players alike by transforming a celebratory football match into a private premiere screening of *Deadpool 4*. The surprise event unfolded after Wrexham AFC clinched promotion to the EFL Championship, marking yet another historic milestone in the club’s fairytale rise under Reynolds and fellow co-owner Rob McElhenney.
The announcement came moments after Wrexham secured their promotion-clinching victory at the Racecourse Ground, with a 3-1 win over their closest rivals. As fans roared in celebration and red smoke flares filled the air, Reynolds appeared on the stadium’s jumbotron to deliver an unexpected message: “You’ve made it to the Championship — now let’s celebrate in true Deadpool style. Welcome to the world premiere of *Deadpool 4*. Right here. Right now.”
Cheers erupted as massive LED screens were wheeled onto the pitch, popcorn vendors appeared, and staff handed out custom “Wrexpool” scarves featuring a mashup of the Deadpool mask and the Wrexham AFC crest. Players and fans remained in the stands as the pitch-turned-cinema came to life under the evening sky.
Reynolds, dressed in a Deadpool jersey, personally greeted fans, posed for selfies, and introduced the film. “Wrexham isn’t just a club — it’s a story, and stories deserve to be told with heart, humor, and a touch of chaos. Just like *Deadpool*,” he quipped.
The film screening, which had been kept secret from even club staff, marked the first time a Marvel premiere took place in a sports venue — let alone a League One football ground. The collaboration between Marvel Studios and Reynolds’ Maximum Effort production company was reportedly months in the making.
*Deadpool 4*, which features returning cast members as well as surprise cameos, was received with overwhelming enthusiasm. Chants of “Super Paul Mullin” seamlessly gave way to Deadpool one-liners, as the atmosphere shifted from match-day glory to cinema magic.
McElhenney, joining via video from Los Angeles, added: “This is what it’s all about. Community, football, and doing things no one thought possible — on and off the pitch.”
The event capped off a whirlwind year for Wrexham AFC, which saw record ticket sales, global streaming success via the *Welcome to Wrexham* documentary, and back-to-back promotions. The screening also served as a promotional masterstroke for *Deadpool 4*, immediately trending worldwide across social media.
For Wrexham fans, however, it was more than just clever marketing. It was another chapter in a story no one could have written better — one where a small Welsh club, backed by Hollywood stars, defied the odds and brought joy, attention, and now even superhero cinema, to the heart of North Wales.
As the credits rolled and fireworks lit up the sky, one thing was certain: Wrexham may be heading to the Championship, but with Ryan Reynolds at the helm, they’re already in a league of their own.
