Ahoy movie lovers! Are you ready to set sail again with Captain Jack Sparrow? Because there are some serious whispers going around that Disney might be gearing up for another Pirates of the Caribbean movie and guess who might be back in the pirate hat? That's right Johnny Depp!
Johnny Depp's Return as Jack Sparrow? Rumors Spark Excitement for Pirates 6
It has been a while since we heard any solid news about a new Pirates flick. Remember Jerry Bruckheimer the big producer guy? He mentioned last December that Disney was playing with two ideas for the next movie. One idea was to bring back Johnny Depp as Captain Jack and the other was to try something totally different.
The big question mark was could Disney and Depp make up after all that drama that happened? You know the Amber Heard trial stuff. It seemed like Disney might just move on without him. But hold your horses mateys! Word on the street is Depp might be dusting off his pirate gear after all.
Some sources are saying that Disney is quietly getting ready to start making a new Pirates movie at a studio in Hollywood. No official start date yet but the rumor mill is churning that this movie will indeed feature the return of Captain Jack Sparrow himself! Now this is just a rumor for now so take it with a pinch of sea salt until Disney or the big movie news sites confirm it. But still the idea of Depp back as Jack Sparrow? That's enough to get any pirate fan excited.
Beyond Jack Sparrow: Female-Led Reboots and Fresh Pirate Crews on the Horizon?
Before these Depp return rumors popped up there were other ideas floating around for the future of Pirates. One rumor was about a movie starring Ayo Edebiri maybe passing the pirate torch to a younger generation. Another idea was a complete reboot of the whole series.
Let's not forget the Margot Robbie project from a while back. Remember the talk of a female-led Pirates reboot written by the Bumblebee writer? Producer Jerry Bruckheimer said that script is still out there and could happen later. He mentioned Disney was working on two different Pirates stories and one with Depp is supposedly moving forward first.
So it sounds like Disney is trying to figure out the best way to keep the Pirates franchise sailing smoothly. Bring back Captain Jack? Start fresh with new pirates? Maybe both at some point? We will have to wait and see what Disney decides to do officially.
Why Jack Sparrow Matters: The Magic Behind Depp's Iconic Pirate and Franchise Success
Let's be real a huge part of why the Pirates of the Caribbean movies became so massive is Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow. He just brought something special to that role. Even Disney knows that. Despite any past issues they also know Jack Sparrow and Johnny Depp are kind of essential to the whole Pirates thing.
Depp himself has said how much that character means to him. He feels like he built Jack Sparrow from the ground up adding a lot of himself to the role. When Disney seemed to cut ties with him it hit him hard. He said it felt like a betrayal after such a long and successful run with the franchise.
Think about it the first Pirates movie The Curse of the Black Pearl in 2003 was a surprise hit. It made over $650 million worldwide! That success led to four more movies and the whole franchise has raked in over $4.5 billion globally. Plus there's video games merchandise theme park rides - Pirates of the Caribbean is a massive money-making machine for Disney and Captain Jack is the face of it all.
Can Pirates of the Caribbean 6 Break the "Rotten" Sequel Curse? Franchise Needs a Course Correction
Here's a bit of a harsh truth not all the Pirates sequels have been loved by critics. In fact after the first movie every single Pirates of the Caribbean sequel has a "Rotten" score on Rotten Tomatoes. Ouch. That means critics reviews were mostly negative.
Check out the Rotten Tomatoes scores for all the Pirates movies:
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) - 79% (Fresh!)
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) - 53% (Rotten)
- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) - 43% (Rotten)
- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) - 32% (Rotten)
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) - 30% (Rotten)
It's kind of shocking right? Such a popular franchise with mostly negative reviews for its sequels. Some say the later movies got too complicated focused too much on big battles instead of adventure and maybe overused Captain Jack when he wasn't really meant to be the main focus in the first place.
So Pirates of the Caribbean 6 if it happens needs to change things up. Whether Depp returns or not the movie needs to recapture the magic of the first one. Maybe go back to a simpler adventure with new characters or find a way to make Jack Sparrow feel fresh again. It's a challenge for sure but if they get it right Pirates 6 could be a big comeback for the franchise and finally break that "Rotten" score streak.
What's Next for Pirates? Wait and See But Hope Floats for Captain Jack's Return
For now we are in wait-and-see mode. Disney hasn't officially announced anything about Pirates of the Caribbean 6 with Johnny Depp. But the rumors are definitely out there and where there's smoke there's often fire right? Fans are clearly eager to see Depp back as Jack Sparrow and Disney knows how valuable that character is.
Whether it's Depp returning leading a reboot with a new face or something else entirely the future of the Pirates franchise is still unwritten. But one thing is for sure people are still fascinated by these pirate tales and the legend of Captain Jack Sparrow. So keep your spyglass trained on the horizon for more news and maybe just maybe we will be setting sail with Captain Jack again soon!