Although the majority of us have to wait a few more weeks to see Deadpool 2 when it hits theaters on May 17th, early screenings reactions for the film have cropped up on social media. The initial reactions are very favorable (Source: Independent), with many critics claiming Deadpool 2 is even better than the original:

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I didn't like the first Deadpool. DEADPOOL 2 beat me into submission until I was actually enjoying myself. Also it features my now favorite post credit scene. — Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) May 10, 2018

Liked DEADPOOL 2 way more than the first. Smarter, funnier, and with 100% more Ricky Baker. — Rachel Simon (@Rachel_Simon) May 10, 2018

Oh man, Deadpool 2 is really good fun. All the hilarity and self-awareness of the first film but it also manages to be quite subversive and weirdly sweet. Thoroughly enjoyed myself (also you’re gonna wanna stick around for those post-credits). pic.twitter.com/CVaSAqvE0v — Sammy Paul (@ICOEPR) May 10, 2018

I didn't absolutely love the first Deadpool, but man, Deadpool 2 does the trick for me. Hilarious when it needs to be, surprisingly touching when it needs be (not in that way, gross), and is kinda the best X-Men-universe flick in forever. Also: DOMINO RULEZ. pic.twitter.com/vEZsgzFo4W — Brian Truitt (@briantruitt) May 11, 2018

I’ve seen Deadpool 2 twice now and I absolutely loved it!! — Jacksepticeye (@Jack_Septic_Eye) May 10, 2018

Erm. So. Deadpool 2 is f-----g brilliant. pic.twitter.com/Qjsyxne9w2 — Jack Howard (@JackHoward) May 10, 2018

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Happy to report 'Deadpool 2' is a lot of fun and had me laughing beginning to end. Stuff after the credits is *awesome*. All the people added to the film were perfectly cast. Avoid spoilers. Always makes it a better experience. pic.twitter.com/4Q3Kr1ARPh — Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) May 10, 2018

The credits scene in #Deadpool2 is the best one ever done to date in any superhero movie. I am dead serious about this. #DoNotLeaveWhenTheCreditsStart pic.twitter.com/yQmbhSYrAs — Jason Guerrasio (@JasonGuerrasio) May 10, 2018

I liked DEADPOOL 2 more than the first one (which I wasn’t a huge fan of). Slow to start but all the stuff with X-Force and Cable (and Peter!) works surprisingly well. — Matt Singer (@mattsinger) May 10, 2018