Deadpool 2 is a Definite Go; Will Spider-Man Be Part of It?

We already knew that a Deadpool sequel was in the works, but that knowledge had come from unofficial sources. This week, Fox announced officially that it will definitely release a sequel to one of the biggest hits of 2016 so far. Although the announcement came as no surprise at all, it's always nice to get official confirmation of rumors you hope are true.

Even better is the news that the original film's whole creative team is coming back for the sequel. That includes star Ryan Reynolds and director Tim Miller, and it also includes screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. No production start date or release date for the sequel have been announced yet.

There's also a rumor that Miller and producer Simon Kinberg want to bring Spider-Man, another Marvel character, on board for the sequel. While studio rights-wrangling will make that a difficult feat to pull off, Miller and Kinberg are reportedlyworking on it.

Released in February, Deadpool is currently the highest-grossing film domestically of 2016, and it's the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time. Both Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Zootopia have earned more money worldwide, and Deadpool is likely to lose its domestic title once the summer blockbusters hit later in the year, but it will certainly remain one of the biggest success stories of 2016.