Captain Jack Sparrow Could Be Making a Comeback

Johnny Depp isn't ruling out a return as Captain Jack Sparrow, but the actor has one condition: the next Pirates of the Caribbean film needs to give the franchise a proper ending.

Depp addressed the possibility of reprising his famous role while promoting his upcoming film Ebenezer. He explained that he would consider returning if the new story offered a more satisfying conclusion to the Pirates of the Caribbean saga.

“My only desire is to end it on a better note,” Depp said. He also expressed his trust in producer Jerry Bruckheimer, adding that he would be happy to work with him on any project because of their longstanding friendship.

Bruckheimer has repeatedly expressed interest in bringing Jack Sparrow back. In August 2026, he confirmed that discussions with Depp were underway and that work on a new screenplay was continuing. According to the producer, Depp's decision would ultimately depend on the script.

Development of the sixth Pirates of the Caribbean film has been ongoing for several years, with multiple versions of the screenplay considered. Writers Jeff Nathanson and Ted Elliott, both of whom have previously worked on the franchise, have been involved in the process. However, the final storyline and cast have yet to be announced.

Depp first appeared as Captain Jack Sparrow in 2003's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. He went on to play the character in four additional films, helping the franchise earn more than $4.5 billion at the worldwide box office.

His last appearance as Jack Sparrow was in 2017's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Since then, several possible directions for the franchise have been discussed, but none has moved into production.

For now, Depp's return remains unconfirmed, and no release date has been announced for the sixth film. Still, the recent comments from Depp and Bruckheimer suggest that another adventure with Captain Jack Sparrow remains a possibility.