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Johnny Deep Is Open to Returning to Pirates of the Caribbean After Previously Saying He'd Never Work With Disney Again on the Franchise

Depp said he would not turn down Jerry Bruckheimer and wants to help the franchise end on a better note.

  • Johnny Depp expressed openness to reprising his role as Jack Sparrow in a potential Pirates of the Caribbean 6, emphasizing he would work with producer Jerry Bruckheimer on any project involving the franchise.
  • His future with the Disney-backed franchise became uncertain following his 2022 libel trial against Amber Heard; Depp had previously sworn off working with Disney on new Pirates films, even for $300 million.
  • With Depp leading, the Pirates movies have collectively grossed $4.5 billion worldwide. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed in summer 2025 that he had spoken with Depp about a new Pirates film.
  • During his Ebenezer press tour this month, Depp noted he wanted to send the franchise off on a better note, stating, "I will go to work with Jerry Bruckheimer tomorrow for anything."
  • While a reboot led by Margot Robbie remains stalled, screenwriter Jeff Nathanson has completed a script for Pirates 6, positioning the franchise to move forward with Depp's potential involvement.
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Just Jared broke the news on Monday, November 2, 2026.
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