Overview

• Producer Jerry Bruckheimer said he has spoken with Johnny Depp and believes the actor could return as Captain Jack Sparrow if the role is written to his satisfaction.
• The next Pirates of the Caribbean film is being developed as a franchise reboot with the intention of including legacy characters if the screenplay supports their return.
• Jeff Nathanson is actively drafting the script and has delivered a third act that Bruckheimer praised while the first and second acts still require further refinement.
• Disney’s decision to distance itself from Depp after the 2018 Amber Heard op-ed and his 2022 defamation trial continues to shape negotiations over his involvement.
• No formal commitment from Depp or official production start has been announced, with the project’s advancement hinging on finalizing a script that meets all parties’ approval.