Deadpool 2 gets June 2018 release date

Los Angeles April 23 (IANS) 20th Century Fox studio has set Deadpool 2 release date for a June 1 2018.

Ryan Reynolds returns as the foul-mouthed superhero with Josh Brolin as Cable in the superhero sequel. Shooting is expected to start in June this year reports variety.com.

Reynolds is also a producer of the films with Deadpool writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick returning along with Drew Goddard assisting.

John Wick co-director David Leitch came on board to lead Deadpool 2 last fall after Tim Miller dropped out due to creative differences with Reynolds.

Fox made a string of dating announcements on Saturday.

It also unveiled release dates for two other Marvel titles both X-Men spinoffs -- The New Mutants which opens April 13 2018 and Dark Phoenix for November 2 2018.

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