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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’
Johnny Depp says he would consider returning as Jack Sparrow in a sixth Pirates of the Caribbean film if it could give the franchise a better ending. He has not confirmed his involvement, but said he trusts producer Jerry Bruckheimer and would work with him.
Depp starred in five films from 2003 to 2017, which together earned $4.5 billion worldwide; two each made more than $1 billion. A sixth film remains in development, with a screenplay still being refined. Depp’s possible return has been uncertain since his legal battles, and he is now preparing to return to studio films with Ebenezer.
In short
- Depp says he wants to give Pirates a better ending.
- He has not confirmed a return as Jack Sparrow.
- The five films earned $4.5 billion worldwide.
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The case for
A final appearance could give Jack Sparrow and the long-running series a more satisfying send-off, especially for viewers who feel the earlier films left the character’s story unfinished. Depp’s trust in producer Jerry Bruckheimer may also make a return workable, while his role in the franchise’s success gives him a strong connection to its legacy.
The case against
The series could make a fresh start with new characters and avoid relying on a familiar star to carry its next chapter. A sixth film is still in development, and bringing Depp back amid uncertainty about his involvement could complicate production or distract from the story; the franchise may be better served by ending without another sequel.