Deadpool 2: Everything you need to know about the superhero sequel

AFTER being the surprise superhero hit of 2016, Deadpool is back. Here’s everything you need to know about the sequel.

Ryan Reynolds returns in the Deadpool sequel.

IT WAS the surprise superhero hit of 2016, raking in more than $987 million worldwide at cinemas, making it the most successful R-rated film in movie history.

This May the merc with a mouth is back, with Ryan Reynolds reprising his self-aware superhero role in Deadpool 2.

While the first movie covered Deadpool’s origins story, the sequel will introduce a new nemesis and sidekicks for Reynolds’ character.

Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool 2.

CAST

Reynolds is back playing title character Wade Wilson, as is Wilson’s fiancee Vanessa, played by Morena Baccarin.

Deadpool gets a new nemesis this movie, with comic villain Cable, played by Josh Brolin, making his debut.

The X-Force will also be joining the movie and includes Domino (played by Zazie Beetz), Bedlam (Terry Crews) and Shatterstar (Lewis Tan).

New Zealand actor and Hunt For The Wilderpeople’s Julian Dennison will also play an unknown but crucial role in the series.

Returning from the first movie is Deadpool’s elderly roommate Blind Al (Leslie Uggams), taxi driver Dopinder (Karan Soni) and best friend Weasel (T.J. Miller).

Josh Brolin as villain Cable.

PLOT

Little is know about the plot at this stage, except that Deadpool will be forced to face off against Cable to protect Dennison’s character.

Trailers also suggest that Reynolds’ character will set up X-Force, with the team of superheroes preparing for a showdown against Cable.

Ryan Reynolds with New Zealand actor Julian Dennison. Picture: @vancityreynolds/Instagram

WILL THERE BE A DEADPOOL 3?

Unfortunately not — according to Reynolds.

The actor told Entertainment Weekly another Deadpool sequel was unlikely, but he could appear as a supporting character in a future X-Force movie.

“I feel like the character, in order for him to function properly within his own universe, you need to take everything away from him. I don’t think that you can keep doing that. I do see him as being a part of X-Force, obviously,” Reynolds said.

Deadpool 2 will hit Australian cinemas on May 16.