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
While Disney has not released an official cast list, several names have been consistently linked to the project: 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 . There are rumors that the new story may
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. The most discussed aspect of the "index" is
The most discussed aspect of the "index" is whether Johnny Depp will return as Captain Jack Sparrow.
The film has been in "development hell" for years, but recent updates from early 2026 shed light on its current trajectory:
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.