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Report: Dana Walden Greenlights Controversial 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Reboot

  • On Feb. 4, Jeff Sneider reported Disney's CEO Josh D'Amaro and President Dana Walden are prioritizing a Pirates reboot featuring Margot Robbie and Jack Sparrow's son, according to The InSneider.
  • After years of stalled development, studio leaders are fast-tracking the franchise as Disney's incoming leadership under D'Amaro makes it a top priority before the March 2026 transition.
  • Described as a soft reboot, the project aims to preserve legacy characters while Oscar-nominated screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns is reportedly in talks to write the script, though no release date, director, or cast are announced and Disney has not confirmed details.
  • Unclear casting questions persist as no actor announced and Johnny Depp's return remains unresolved while he prepares his Hollywood comeback with `Ebenezer`, fans await official news.
  • The plan centers a new Sparrow generation and signals Disney’s attempt to pass the torch while retaining legacy characters, with the return of Pirates of the Caribbean closer than ever.
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FandomWire broke the news in on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
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