Fans of Pirates of the Caribbean may finally get their wish with Johnny Depp reportedly set to reprise his iconic role as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean 6. After years of speculation surrounding the future of the series, a new rumor suggests that Disney has changed their stance and invited Depp back into the fold.
The Pirates franchise, which has grossed over $4.5 billion worldwide, saw a major shift when Depp was dropped by Disney following his legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard. However, following his legal victory, discussions about his return have resurfaced. According to The DisInsider, production for the sixth installment is set to begin soon, although Disney has not officially confirmed details about the plot or cast.
Depp, who created the beloved character of Jack Sparrow, has been vocal about feeling betrayed by Disney after his firing. During his 2022 trial, he stated that Disney continued to profit from the character through theme parks and merchandise, despite dropping him from the films. In a testimony, Depp said, “Captain Jack Sparrow was a character I built from the ground up… and I didn’t quite understand how, after that long relationship, I was suddenly guilty until proven innocent.”
The Pirates series first launched in 2003 with The Curse of the Black Pearl, featuring Depp as the eccentric pirate along with Geoffrey Rush, Keira Knightley, and Orlando Bloom. While the franchise’s popularity waned in recent years, Depp’s potential return in Pirates 6 has sparked hope among fans that Jack Sparrow will once again set sail for more swashbuckling adventures.
No official statement from Disney has been made, but the possibility of Depp’s return to the franchise has fans eagerly awaiting confirmation.