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

The Captain Jack Sparrow Question

 

This is the question that matters most to fans: Will Johnny Depp return as Jack Sparrow?

The situation is complicated. Officially, Johnny Depp is not attached to the project. During his highly publicized legal battles, he stated he would not return to work with Disney. However, time (and money) can heal many wounds.

Jerry Bruckheimer has been the biggest champion for Depp’s return. He has publicly stated he would “love” to have Depp back and has even hinted that he has spoken to the actor. However, since the film is being framed as a reboot, it is highly unlikely Jack Sparrow would be the main character. If he does appear, it would likely be in a smaller role or a cameo to pass the torch to a new generation.

Who Else Is In The Cast?

 

Since this is a reboot, we should prepare ourselves for a mostly new cast.

• The New Leads: No names have been officially signed, but rumors have swirled around actors like Austin Butler and Ayo Edebiri. However, these remain just internet rumors for now.

• The Legacy Cast: Orlando Bloom (Will Turner) has expressed interest in returning to see what Will looks like now that he is free from the Dutchman’s curse. Brenton Thwaites (Henry Turner) and Kaya Scodelario (Carina Barbossa) are technically the current leads of the timeline, but with a reboot strategy, their return is uncertain.

My Final Verdict

 

While the lack of a release date is frustrating, the fact that Jerry Bruckheimer is actively talking about scripts and casting is a good sign. Disney knows this is a billion-dollar franchise, and they won’t let it sink. We just have to be patient a little longer.

My best guess? We will get an official casting announcement in 2026, with the ship finally docking in theaters in the summer of 2027.