Pirates of the Caribbean 6: Final Chapter – First Trailer | Jenna Ortega, Johnny Depp

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales was a disappointment critically and commercially. It currently stands as the lowest-grossing entry domestically and the second lowest-grossing entry worldwide. The reception to the film is partly to blame for the lack of a new installment, but the legal controversies surrounding Depp and his ex-wife, Amber Heard, became a further barrier to getting a new movie off the ground.

It was subsequently reported that Disney was eyeing a female-led spinoff starring Margot Robbie, but this movie has seemingly since been moved to the back-burner. With Depp having mostly emerged victorious in his legal battle, Pirates of the Caribbean franchise producer Jerry Bruckheimer has expressed interest in getting the star back as Jack Sparrow, promising that things are in the works behind-the-scenes. Depp, however, has recently expressed interest in mostly starring in projects away from Hollywood, so it remains unclear whether the actor will return. Pirates of the Caribbean remains a highly valuable piece of IP for Disney, so it's a given that it will eventually continue whether Depp returns as Sparrow or not. It's unclear if Mazin's planned film involves Depp's pirate, but if it doesn't, it will be a first for the franchise. Many questions remain about Pirates of the Caribbean 6 and the franchise's future more generally, but Mazin's resume and recent comments suggest that audiences could be in for an exciting new installment.

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