Overview
- Jerry Bruckheimer says Pirates of the Caribbean 6 remains in development but is not the studio’s current priority.
- He described a “horse race” with Top Gun 3, which he says is slightly ahead with a script expected soon.
- As producer on both franchises, Bruckheimer’s focus on Top Gun effectively pushes back when Pirates can move forward.
- Disney is still weighing creative paths, with reports of Krysty Wilson-Cairns writing and past Margot Robbie talks, but there is no greenlight or director.
- Coverage projects a potential Pirates timeline slipping to 2029–2030 if Top Gun 3 films first, and notes Tom Cruise is not being cast in Pirates.