Will Johnny Depp Return as Jack Sparrow? Producer Brings New Update on Pirates of the Caribbean Sequel

Author Tommy R. | Mar 5, 2026 Movies 2 min
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Disney has been developing Pirates of the Caribbean 6 for some time, and fans are still waiting for the one answer that matters most: will Johnny Depp step back into the boots of Captain Jack Sparrow? The franchise’s future remains closely tied to his name, and his involvement could be the deciding factor in whether audiences flock back to theaters.

Jerry Bruckheimer speaks candidly

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer—who has been with the series from the very beginning—addressed the topic while attending the Producers Guild Awards. Asked whether new films are moving forward without Depp and whether the role could be handed off to someone else, he didn’t leave much room for interpretation.

“That’s not true. If it were up to me, Johnny would be in it,” Bruckheimer said, signaling that Sparrow’s return is still very much on the table—at least from the producer’s perspective.

A major comeback could bridge the past and the future

Rumors continue to swirl that the next film may introduce a new generation of characters—potentially even focusing on Jack Sparrow’s son. In that scenario, Depp’s return could serve as a natural bridge between the classic era of the franchise and whatever direction Disney chooses next.

Depp has previously suggested he was done with the role for good. However, in 2023 he also acknowledged that anything is possible, which has kept hope alive for fans who want to see the iconic pirate on the big screen again.

For now, nothing is finalized. Disney appears determined to relaunch the franchise, and the decision surrounding Captain Sparrow’s casting may prove crucial to the brand’s long-term future. Until an official announcement arrives, fans can only wait to see whether the legendary pirate will one more time return to the deck of the Black Pearl.

Source: GeekTyrant

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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

Rating: 7.8/10
143 min · Adventure, Fantasy, Action

When wily Captain Barbossa steals Jack Sparrow's ship and kidnaps the governor's beautiful daughter, Elizabeth, her childhood friend Will Turner joins forces with Jack to save her and recapture Jack's ship, the Black Pearl.

Cast: Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow, Geoffrey Rush as Barbossa, Orlando Bloom as Will Turner, Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Swann, Jack Davenport as Norrington, Jonathan Pryce as Governor Weatherby Swann, Lee Arenberg as Pintel, Mackenzie Crook as Ragetti, Damian O'Hare as Lt. Gillette, Giles New as Murtogg
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Tommy R.

Tommy R.

As the editor-in-chief of Sharier.com magazine, he follows not only what happens on screen but also the behind-the-scenes world of actors and Hollywood productions.


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