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Johnny Depp Expresses Interest in Returning to “Pirates of the Caribbean”

Johnny Depp has expressed interest in revisiting the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.

By Ledger Staff · Originally reported · Posted

Johnny Depp in costume as Ebenezer Scrooge at San Diego Comic-Con 2026; archival portrait, not a still from Pirates of the Caribbean
Johnny Depp in costume as Ebenezer Scrooge at San Diego Comic-Con 2026; archival portrait, not a still from Pirates of the Caribbean · Kevin Paul · Cropped and resized · Adapted image licensed CC BY 4.0 · CC BY 4.0

Johnny Depp has expressed interest in revisiting the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. The actor said he would be willing to work again with producer Jerry Bruckheimer and wants the film series to conclude on a more positive note.

Depp discussed the possibility while promoting Ebenezer. His remarks express interest in a return rather than confirmation of a new casting agreement.

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