Johnny Depp has discussed a possible return as Jack Sparrow without confirming that he has signed on for Pirates of the Caribbean 6. Variety reports that, in an Entertainment Tonight interview during promotion for Ebenezer, he tied any involvement to the direction of the story and his trust in producer Jerry Bruckheimer. Thanh Niên's account likewise describes a conditional possibility.
Willingness and a finished agreement are different stages
Depp's stated interest is in giving the franchise a stronger send-off. His willingness to collaborate with Bruckheimer reflects their longstanding friendship, but it does not settle the screenplay or production arrangements.
Variety places the comments beside Bruckheimer's earlier remarks to Entertainment Weekly in 2025. The producer said he had spoken with Depp and linked a return to how the role was written. Work on the screenplay remained a central issue. Thanh Niên also stresses that the project's future has not been officially confirmed.
The development history behind the question
Depp led five Pirates films released between 2003 and 2017. Variety puts their combined worldwide box office at about $4.5 billion, a scale also cited by Thanh Niên when explaining continuing interest in the character.
The franchise has passed through several development ideas, including a Margot Robbie-led project and another film in the established series. Variety identifies Jeff Nathanson as a writer involved in developing the sixth installment. Those earlier plans provide background, rather than proof that every version is still moving ahead.
The next meaningful developments would be formal announcements about casting, the screenplay and production. Until then, Depp's remarks establish openness to returning under suitable circumstances, while leaving the actual film commitment unresolved.