Pirates of the Caribbean 6 is still in development, with Johnny Depp open to returning as Jack Sparrow if the story is right. Jerry Bruckheimer says the script is still being worked on. Depp has not officially signed on, and Disney has not announced filming or a release date yet.
What Is the Latest Pirates of the Caribbean 6 Update?
Pirates of the Caribbean 6 remains in development, but Johnny Depp has now made clear that he is open to returning as Captain Jack Sparrow. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight while promoting Ebenezer, Depp said his main concern is how the franchise ends. Disney has not announced a production start, director, full cast, or release date, and Depp has not officially signed on.
Will Johnny Depp Return as Captain Jack Sparrow?
Depp said, “If things are exactly where they need to be with regard to how they are going to top off the Pirates franchise… the only involvement I really want to have, truly, is just to send them off on a better note.” His comments show a more open position than in previous years, but they are not a confirmed casting announcement.
- Return condition: Depp wants the next movie to give Jack Sparrow and the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise a stronger final note.
- Bruckheimer connection: Depp said, “I will go to work with [Jerry] Bruckheimer tomorrow for anything,” adding that he trusts the producer.
- Producer support: Jerry Bruckheimer has said, “If it was up to me, he would be in it.”
- Script factor: Bruckheimer also said Depp’s return depends on whether he likes “the way the part’s written.”
- Cast status: Orlando Bloom has spoken positively about reuniting familiar faces, but neither Bloom nor Keira Knightley is confirmed for the movie.
What Is the Current Status of the Pirates of the Caribbean 6 Screenplay?
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer is still developing the screenplay with writer Jeff Nathanson. Bruckheimer has described the project as a reboot, even while supporting Depp’s possible return. That means the film could include familiar characters while taking the story in a different direction, but Disney has not defined the final format.
- Screenplay progress: Bruckheimer said of Nathanson, “He’s cracked it,” and praised an “amazing third act.”
- Remaining work: He added, “We just gotta clean up the first and second and then we’ll get there.”
- Development status: The screenplay is still being revised, and production has not been announced.
- Separate project: A Margot Robbie-led Pirates concept has also been developed, but its current status remains unclear.
- Release status: Disney has not announced when Pirates of the Caribbean 6 will reach theaters. For now, the clearest update is that Depp remains interested, but the movie depends on the screenplay.
Final Thoughts
Pirates of the Caribbean 6 remains in development, with Johnny Depp open to returning if the screenplay gives Jack Sparrow and the franchise a better ending. After five previous films and years of talks, fans still need to wait for Disney to confirm the cast, production plans, and release date.
FAQs
Jerry Bruckheimer has called the project a reboot, but Disney has not confirmed whether it will also work as a direct sequel to Dead Men Tell No Tales.
No, Depp is open to returning as Jack Sparrow, but he has not officially joined the cast.
Orlando Bloom has spoken positively about bringing familiar actors back, but neither Bloom nor Keira Knightley has been confirmed.
The last movie was Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, released in 2017 with Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, and Kaya Scodelario among its stars.
Disney has not announced a release date, so there is currently no confirmed timetable for when the movie will reach theaters.