Overview
- Gore Verbinski told Screen Rant he will not direct another Pirates film, saying, “I wish them the best. I just don’t have anything.”
- He explained that after making three entries, repeating himself would feel less interesting or less risky and that he wants to focus on other stories.
- Verbinski has recalled being in “pure survival mode” by the end of the back‑to‑back shoots for Dead Man’s Chest and At World’s End, underscoring his reluctance to return.
- Reporting notes he has criticized the look of modern blockbuster CGI, a stance that could complicate any future alignment on the franchise’s visual approach.
- Disney continues to develop the next Pirates project, with options including a reboot and reports of Margot Robbie circling and Johnny Depp’s potential return remaining unconfirmed.