Hoist the Colors: Exclusive Leak Reveals When Pirates of the Caribbean 6 Will Drop

The “Reboot” Reality: What We Know About the Production

 

The biggest reason for the long wait is that the franchise is undergoing a massive identity crisis. For a long time, the plan was unclear, but recent comments have clarified the direction.

It is Officially a Reboot Producer Jerry Bruckheimer, the man behind the entire series, explicitly stated in 2024 that the next film will be a “reboot.” This was a huge piece of news because it suggests we aren’t getting a direct sequel to the last movie (which ended with Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann reuniting). Instead, the studio is looking to build a new story with a new cast of characters. This approach makes it easier to assemble a cast without waiting for the busy schedules of legacy actors.

The Tale of Two Scripts For a while, there were two different Pirates movies in development at the same time:

1. The “Main” Reboot: This is the project currently moving forward. It is being written by Jeff Nathanson (who worked on the previous film) and is reportedly the priority for Disney. Bruckheimer has mentioned that they have a “great third act” on paper but are still polishing the rest of the story.

2. The Margot Robbie Spinoff: You probably heard the rumors about a female-led pirate movie starring Margot Robbie. While Robbie implied the project was dead, Bruckheimer has insisted that the script (written by Christina Hodson) is still alive at Disney. However, it has been put on the back burner in favor of the main reboot.