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Danny DeVito and John Stamos Host Surprise 'Drag' Premiere Party
The invite-only bash featured a performance by Stamos and other stars ahead of the SXSW 2026 world premiere of their dark comedy thriller.
Mar. 14, 2026 at 5:48pm
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Danny DeVito and John Stamos hosted a secret party on Friday at The Driskell hotel in Austin, Texas ahead of the SXSW 2026 world premiere of their new dark comedy thriller 'Drag'. Guests were treated to an open bar, food, and a surprise performance by Stamos, Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump, and directors Raviv Ullman and Greg Yagolnitzer, who played songs by the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band featured in the film. After the party, the 'Drag' cast and crew headed to the State Theatre in Austin for the premiere.
Why it matters
The 'Drag' premiere party provided an exclusive look at the upcoming film and allowed the stars and creators to connect with fans and industry insiders ahead of the highly anticipated SXSW debut. The surprise musical performance by Stamos and others added an extra layer of entertainment and buzz to the event.
The details
The invite-only party took place at The Driskell, a luxury hotel in downtown Austin, and featured an open bar with wine, beer, and spirits, as well as an array of light bites like burgers, chicken sliders, pretzels, fries, and a veggie tray. DeVito and Stamos, the film's stars, both attended the bash, with DeVito spending most of the night relaxing on a couch and Stamos chatting with fans and taking selfies. Around 8 pm, partygoers were treated to a surprise musical performance by Stamos, Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump, and directors Raviv Ullman and Greg Yagolnitzer, who played songs by the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, whose music is featured in 'Drag'.
- The party took place on Friday, March 14, 2026.
- The 'Drag' world premiere at SXSW 2026 followed immediately after the party.
The players
Danny DeVito
An 81-year-old American actor, producer, and director, known for his roles in films like 'Matilda' and 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'.
John Stamos
A 61-year-old American actor and musician, best known for his role as Jesse Katsopolis on the sitcom 'Full House'.
Lizzy Caplan
An American actress who stars in the film 'Drag'.
Patrick Stump
The frontman of the band Fall Out Boy, who performed at the 'Drag' premiere party.
Raviv Ullman
A director who performed at the 'Drag' premiere party.
Greg Yagolnitzer
A director who performed at the 'Drag' premiere party.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, Grocery employee (Instagram)
What’s next
After the party, the 'Drag' cast and crew headed to the State Theatre in Austin for the world premiere of the film.
The takeaway
The 'Drag' premiere party provided an exclusive and entertaining preview of the upcoming dark comedy thriller, building anticipation for its highly anticipated SXSW debut.
