Overview
- Multiple outlets report in August 2026 that Disney is developing a sixth Pirates of the Caribbean film expected to center on Margot Robbie as a new protagonist, though no casting has been confirmed.
- Producer Jerry Bruckheimer said they are in conversations with Johnny Depp and that a script is being worked on, a development described by news outlets as talks rather than a finalized deal.
- A Depp return would be his first Disney role since his 2022 defamation trial and would follow a period in which his work in major studio films slowed, according to recent coverage.
- The project remains in early development with no official release date; some reports speculate about a possible 2028 timing to match the original film’s 25th anniversary but that timeline is unconfirmed.
- The move reflects a strategic shift to refresh a franchise that has grossed billions, offering Disney a chance to pair a new lead and new creative direction with franchise continuity and fan recognition.