If this really is the planned start date for Deadpool 2, it doesn’t necessarily spell danger for the anticipated sequel.
We can argue if Wright’s version would have been better for all eternity, but Peyton Reed picked up the pieces and delivered a solid entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
There’s no reason the same success can’t happen with Deadpool 2.
A new director taking over so close to production doesn’t always end horribly.