Pirates of the Caribbean 6 updates have kept the continuation of the Disney franchise alive despite a considerable hiatus since the last entry. How the Pirates of the Caribbean story will continue, and whether Johnny Depp will return remains a mystery though. When Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl was released, its enormous success was unexpected. Before 2003, pirate movies were seen as guaranteed box office flops, but the franchise has remained popular ever since, constantly proving its international mass appeal and earning Depp an Oscar nomination for his role as Jack Sparrow.

2017's Dead Men Tell No Tales, the fifth Pirates of the Caribbean movie, earned close to $800 million worldwide, and Disney announced plans for another pirate adventure in 2018. The studio also announced another installment — a reboot with Margot Robbie in the lead role, which was eventually canceled. However, after several years, the film is still in early development with the Pirates of the Caribbean 6 release date on the distant horizon. Here's what to expect from the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie.

The Latest Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 News

A Script Update Revives Hopes In Depp's Return

Perhaps the biggest thing hanging over the sequel is the status of Johnny Depp, and the latest Pirates of the Caribbean 6 update revives hope of Captain Jack Sparrow's return. According to unconfirmed reports, the door is being left open for Depp to reprise his signature role as the swarthy pirate captain in the developing sequel. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has revealed that two versions of the script are in the works, with one allowing for Captain Jack's return. An anonymous source quoted in the report said "Nothing has been ruled out." However, Depp has not been approached yet.

Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Is Confirmed To Be In Development

Another Pirates Movie Is On The Way

Pirates of the Caribbean 6 was confirmed in 2018, but it has taken a rocky road since Disney announced their plans. After Deadpool co-writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick dropped out in 2019, Disney chose Craig Mazin and Ted Elliott to write the script instead. Director Joachim Rønning is also set to return. In March 2024, producer Jerry Bruckheimer reaffirmed that the project was in the works, but revealed Pirates of the Caribbean 6 will be a reboot.

Few other details have emerged in the months since, but it's clear that development is still taking place behind the scenes. According to Bruckheimer, two versions of the Pirates of the Caribbean 6 script are being developed, one of which will allow Depp to return as Captain Jack Sparrow should the actor agree to reprise.

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Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Cast

Johnny Depp's Return Is Uncertain

Though Pirates of the Caribbean 6 is confirmed, nothing is known about the cast quite yet. Jerry Bruckheimer's announcement that the sixth film would reboot the franchise suggests that none of the stars will be back to reprise their roles. Furthermore, Bruckheimer's pointed comments about "certain actors" seem to specifically confirm that Johnny Depp won't be back as Captain Jack Sparrow. However, Bruckheimer has also mentioned Depp is welcome back, so nothing is entirely certain yet. The most likely outcome for the newest pirate adventure will be an entirely new ensemble to help give the franchise a fresh start.

Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Story Details

What Happens Next In The Pirates Franchise?

f it is a hard reboot, the entire universe of Pirates might be restarted, or it could serve as a soft reboot that simply tells another story in another corner of the Caribbean

The Pirates of the Caribbean 6 story details are unclear as it is still not decided which direction the franchise will take going forward. The decision to make the sixth film a reboot opens the door for all sorts of possible story directions and things will become more clear once further details are released. If it is a hard reboot, the entire universe of Pirates might be restarted, or it could serve as a soft reboot that simply tells another story in another corner of the Caribbean. Only time will tell what Disney has planned for Pirates of the Caribbean 6.