Good and Bad News About Pirates of the Caribbean 6

by Ahmed Hassan February 12, 2026

written by Ahmed Hassan February 12, 2026

Key Takeaways

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Jack Sparrow is likely to return in Pirates of the Caribbean 6, with Jerry Bruckheimer confirming discussions regarding the characters return.
The focus of the sixth film will not be on Jack Sparrows son, as initially rumored, but instead on Jack Sparrow himself.
Margot Robbie has been discussed for a role in Pirates of the Caribbean 6, although no specific details about her character or the storyline have been confirmed yet.
Until a strong script is finalized, Johnny Depps potential return as Jack Sparrow remains uncertain, and the overall direction of Pirates of the Caribbean 6 is still undecided.

Pirates of the Caribbean 6: Bruckheimer Confirms Jack Sparrow’s Return and Margot Robbie Discussions

Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, recently spoke with Entertainment Tonight and addressed rumors surrounding the sixth film. Bruckheimer clarified that the film will not focus on Jack Sparrow’s son. Instead, Jack Sparrow himself will likely return to the forefront. He also mentioned having discussed a role in the film with Margot Robbie. However, Bruckheimer emphasized that nothing is confirmed, including the storyline and characters, because the priority is to develop a strong script that everyone loves. Until the screenplay is finalized, Johnny Depp’s potential return as Jack Sparrow remains uncertain, as does the overall direction of Pirates of the Caribbean 6.

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Specification
Official Name	Untitled Pirates of the Caribbean Reboot
Brief Summary	A reboot of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
Genre	Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Production Companies	Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Walt Disney Pictures
Countries of Origin	US
Authors	Jeff Nathanson
Producers	Jerry Bruckheimer