The next installment in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has been confirmed to be a reboot by producer Jerry Bruckheimer. The new movie will feature a new story with new actors, marking a departure from the previous films in the series. Bruckheimer also provided an update on the next Top Gun movie during the discussion.
Since the release of Dead Men Tell No Tales in 2017, various ideas have been proposed for the continuation of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. These include a sixth movie following the 2017 installment and a potential new tale with Margot Robbie in the lead role. However, the reboot announced by Bruckheimer appears to be a separate project, taking the franchise in a different direction.
The reboot may be linked to a project by Craig Mazin, known for The Last of Us, who mentioned last year that his unconventional approach had been delayed due to strikes. Despite the reboot, there is still a possibility for Johnny Depp to return to the franchise in the future, as well as for the Margot Robbie-led movie to materialize.
Depp has expressed openness to working with Disney again once the legal issues related to his marriage to Amber Heard are resolved. An insider mentioned that Depp would consider returning for the right project. Bruckheimer has also shown interest in bringing back Depp's iconic character, Jack Sparrow, for future installments, praising Depp's talent and character.
Franchise filmmaking has shown that spinoffs and additional stories can coexist alongside the main series, as seen in examples like Sony's Spider-Verse and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Pirates of the Caribbean reboot represents a new chapter in the beloved franchise, offering fans the prospect of fresh adventures on the high seas.
