Current industry speculation points toward a 2028 release if production begins within the next year. The "Jack Sparrow" Question: Johnny Depp's Return
While there is currently no official "" because a release date has not been set, the project is confirmed to be in active development with multiple scripts in play. index of pirates of the caribbean 6
Scripts are being finalized by writers such as Craig Mazin ( The Last of Us ) and veteran franchise writer Ted Elliott . Current industry speculation points toward a 2028 release
The film is currently in a "horse race" with Top Gun 3 . Bruckheimer recently stated Top Gun is "a hair ahead," which may push the Pirates 6 filming schedule into 2027 or later. The film is currently in a "horse race" with Top Gun 3
The film has been in "development hell" for years, but recent updates from early 2026 shed light on its current trajectory:
There are rumors that the new story may center on Jack Sparrow’s son , allowing Depp to appear in a "torch-passing" capacity rather than as the sole lead. Confirmed and Rumored Cast