Pacific Rim 2 gets February 2018 release date

The sequel to Guillermo Del Toro's robot monster brawl flick Pacific Rim is set to hit theaters on February 23rd, 2018, reports The Wrap. Pacific Rim 2 was originally slated for an April 2017 release after an original announcement three years prior, but continuous delays kept pushing it back while rumors percolated regarding the film's fate. Then, in February, Daredevil head writer Steven S. DeKnight was signed on to direct and Del Toro gave his blessing. Earlier this month,