Overview
- At the Producers Guild Awards, Jerry Bruckheimer said that if it is up to him, Johnny Depp will appear in the next Pirates film.
- No casting deals have been signed and Disney has not approved production, keeping all returns unconfirmed.
- Bruckheimer has described the project as a new take that would not feature an entirely new cast, with the script still being written.
- Reports suggest Disney has explored a Depp–Margot Robbie co‑lead and a next‑generation focus involving Jack Sparrow’s son, though these details remain unconfirmed.
- Bruckheimer noted his slate also includes Top Gun 3, indicating Pirates 6 timing is still uncertain as priorities are set.