Johnny Depp has not ruled out a return to the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, indicating a shift in his stance after years away from the series. The actor previously stated that nothing could convince him to reprise his role as Captain Jack Sparrow following the public fallout with his ex-wife, Amber Heard.
However, Depp recently told Entertainment Tonight that he would be open to returning if the circumstances were favorable. "If things are exactly where they need to be with regard to how they are going to top off the 'Pirates,'" Depp said. "The only involvement I really want to have, truly, is just to send them off on a better note."
He also expressed his continued trust in producer Jerry Bruckheimer, with whom he has a deep friendship. "I'll go to work with [producer Jerry] Bruckheimer tomorrow for anything, you know. Doesn't matter. If it's Jerry, I trust him and we have deep friendship."
The "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, which began with "The Curse of the Black Pearl" in 2003, is one of Hollywood's most successful. The series has released four sequels, with Depp starring as Captain Jack Sparrow in all five films up to 2017. The franchise's most recent installment was "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales."
Depp's career has seen a resurgence following his defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard. He starred in "Jeanne du Barry" in 2023 and has upcoming projects including "Ebenezer," scheduled for release on November 13, 2026, and "Day Drinker," set for 2027. Both upcoming films are described as major productions with notable casts.