The news that’s broken in the last few hours is a real juicy one: a major movie franchise is reportedly set to make a comeback. Yes, Disney is involved. Yes, pirates are involved. Yes, Johnny Depp is involved. Well, come on, we don’t really need many more clues than that. Or maybe we do? It’s all anyone’s talking about in the international media. What’s it about? Pirates of the Caribbean, of course—the hit franchise that has won over millions of fans around the world.
It’s been a few years since the last installment, hasn’t it? That’s right—it was 2017 when “Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge” was released. It’s been almost 10 years since that film, which—out of the five released over the years—was the one that grossed the least. However, that hasn’t detracted from an incredible global box office average: the five films combined are said to have grossed approximately $4.5 billion worldwide. Those are impressive numbers, which, of course, at this moment in history—when reboots and revivals of past titles are sparking the imagination of many top executives and producers—are particularly noteworthy.
Is Johnny Depp coming back, and is Margot Robbie joining the cast?
These aren’t just speculations. That’s because the D23 2026 event in Anaheim—an event dedicated to Disney fans—took place in recent days, during which the entertainment giant unveiled its upcoming projects. On that occasion, Deadline met not just anyone, but mega-producer Jerry Bruckheimer—one of the architects behind numerous blockbusters in cinema history, including *Pirates of the Caribbean*, for which he produced all five installments. During the event, he let slip some information suggesting that plans are already underway for a new film in the franchise: “We’re talking to Johnny [Depp], we’re working on a script, and we hope to make it happen,” according to Deadline.
So, is everyone ready to welcome Jack Sparrow back? This isn’t the first time there have been rumors about the sixth installment of the franchise, let alone—of course—about the return of its most famous character. But according to Deadline, there’s more to it. The website explains that reliable sources have reported that the sequel won’t simply focus on “yet another adventure of Captain Jack Sparrow,” but rather that the central character will be played by Margot Robbie, with Sparrow (aka Johnny Depp) in a supporting role.
A game-changing development would involve another highly prestigious name—confirming rumors that have already surfaced in the past—in one of the most beloved and successful franchises of all time.
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