# Johnny Depp Says He’d Return as Jack Sparrow in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 6’ for Only One Reason: ‘I Want to Send Them Off on a Better Note’

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- Published: 2026-11-03T02:08:58+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/johnny-depp-explains-pirates-of-the-caribbean-6-return-jack-sparrow-1236937928/
- Topics: Business, Markets

## Key points

- Depp says he wants a better ending for the Pirates franchise.
- He has not confirmed a return as Jack Sparrow.
- A sixth film’s screenplay is still in development.

## Summary

Johnny Depp has said he would return as Jack Sparrow in a sixth Pirates of the Caribbean film only if it could send the franchise off on a better note. He has not confirmed his involvement, but said he trusts producer Jerry Bruckheimer and would work with him.

Bruckheimer has spoken with Depp about a new film, but the screenplay is still being developed. Depp starred in five films between 2003 and 2017; the series has earned $4.5 billion worldwide, with two instalments each taking more than $1 billion. Depp’s return has remained uncertain since his legal battles, and he is now preparing to return to studio films with Ebenezer.

## Coverage

- [Variety: Johnny Depp Says He’d Return as Jack Sparrow in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 6’ for Only One Reason: ‘I Want to Send Them Off on a Better Note’](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/johnny-depp-explains-pirates-of-the-caribbean-6-return-jack-sparrow-1236937928/)
- [IGN: Johnny Depp Is Open to Playing Jack Sparrow Again in a New Pirates of the Caribbean Movie](https://www.ign.com/articles/johnny-depp-is-open-to-playing-jack-sparrow-again-in-a-new-pirates-of-the-caribbean-movie)

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