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If there is one saga that Johnny Depp has been the most affiliated with, it’s none other than thePirates of the Caribbeanfranchise. Even though his other performances have been remarkable as well, none comes even close to his extraordinary portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow — the same role that the 60-year-old star is best recognized for despite having ample other magnificent works.
This is why fans wanted him to return for the sixth installment in the film series, even after Disney notably abandoned him when he needed it the most in the past decade (almost). However, with recent disappointing update reports regarding Depp’s further involvement with the franchise, fans seem to have given up onPirates of the Caribbean 6altogether.
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Johnny Depp’s Return toPirates of the Caribbean 6Faces Disappointing Updates
As of late, ever since Johnny Depp came out victorious in the defamation lawsuit against former wifeAmber Heardfollowing their ultra-messy divorce drama, multiple rumors had been surfacing that theEdward Scissorhandsstar just might reconcile with Disney to doPirates of the Caribbean 6.
However, with the most recent reports, this situation seems as unlikely as ever. According to the scoop posted by@MyTimeToShineH on X, Disney reportedlydoeswant Depp to come back, but there’s a twist here:They do not want him in the lead.
Since thePirates of the Caribbeansaga has been quite literally led by none other than the cunning Captain Jack Sparrow, this update only hints thatif he does return, eitherJohnny Deppwouldn’t be seen as the fan-favorite pirate or his character would simply be sidelined from the spotlight.
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Adding to this are reports that the sixth installment in thePirates of the Caribbeansaga would reportedly be set part in Haiti, i.e. a country in the Caribbean, and that the female protagonist of this film would notably be a Haitian.
https://twitter.com/MyTimeToShineH/status/1755767996922953912?s=20
Well, in the rare case of Johnny Depp’s return, if the situation is one where his character isn’t in the spotlight, thenDisney’s sixthPiratesmoviewould be nothing short of boring without Jack Sparrow in the lead. This is why fans have seemingly given up onPirates of the Caribbean 6once and for all.
Fans Give Up onPirates of the Caribbean 6Altogether
During his defamation trial, Johnny Depp even addressed the fact of how Disney notably abandoned him when he needed it the most, all the while adding thathe would not consider returning to thePirates of the Caribbeansagaeven if Disney offered him‘$300M and a million alpacas’.
Despite this, multiple rumors kept popping up every now and then, making fans once again hopeful to see the 60-year-old heartthrob reprise his much-acclaimed role. However, this recent update of Disney notably sidelining his character isn’t sitting all too well with fans.
Thus, in the events following these reports, fans have given up all the hope they had forPirates of the Caribbean 6being yet another good movie from the saga if Disney doesn’t bring back Johnny Depp’s beloved pirate in the lead.
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To express their honest reviews on how the sixth installment from thePirates of the Caribbeanfranchise would be if the events continue to unfold the way they are expected to as per these reports, here’s what fans are saying on X:
This movie is going to tank. Can’t do a pirates movie without Depp as the star.
— Michael Curtis (@mcurtis370)August 13, 2025
Bad decision. Bookmark this.
— DudesExMachina (@DudesExMachina)July 18, 2025
so the franchise is over
— Mr.McCormick⚡️ (@colemccormick1)August 14, 2025
Woke. Dead on arrival
— BREAKING (@Breaking57)August 25, 2025
Nobody is going to watch it.
— DrinkerOfTears (@DrinkerOfTears)July 29, 2025
People use to like POTC because of Johnny, Keira and Orlando. They took the last two and the series suffered a lot. Now they’re taking the lead role away from Johnny, that was the only reason for many people to keep up with the franchise. I don’t get it.
— Bauti Gil Castillo (@BautiGilC)August 09, 2025
So they don’t want him in a leading role but in a supporting, because they hope he can save the movie? NO! Let Disney find out the hard way that there is no Pirates of the Caribbean without Captain Jack#NoJohnnyNoPirates
— лудия хамстер 🇪🇺🏴☠️ (@nikkban)July 10, 2025
nope nope nope nope nope#DisneySucksJohnny Depp is my only captain , he should be the lead I hope it tanks#NoJohnnyNoPirates
— Johnny Depp is a angel ❤ #JohnnyDeppisKing (@angelove2222)August 14, 2025
Judging from all these fan reactions, if Disney indeed wants to save thePirates of the Caribbeanfranchise, then bringing Johnny Depp back once again in the lead as Captain Jack Sparrow is the only way. Other than that,the future of the saga would be just what fans’ are saying:Tanked!
Mahin Sultan
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Mahin Sultan is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, where she brings a fresh perspective to entertainment news. Having been in the field for over 3 years now, she has already written more than 2,000 articles across a variety of niches, from entertainment to health and fashion. This diverse experience has allowed her to quickly build a solid foundation and a deep understanding of the industry.
