Disney's long-awaited Pirates of the Caribbean 6 may spotlight Jack Sparrow’s son tied to Margot Robbie’s character amid new script developments!
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Pirates of the Caribbean 6 is still in that same old limbo! There are official developments, news of endlessly reworked scripts, and conflicting reports, but one update by an insider has reignited people’s interest, and it’s the connection between Johnny Depp and Margot Robbie (via The Insneider).
Per the insider, the next installment might focus on Jack Sparrow’s son, who is also potentially the child of Robbie’s character. So the two are either married or share some romantic connection. Obviously, this is still a rumor at this point. However, this news doesn’t sit well with the fanbase because they wanted Keira Knightley back!
Now, let’s look at some other updates about the upcoming film.
More Updates About Margot Robbie’s Pirates of the Caribbean 6
Despite years of uncertainty, Pirates of the Caribbean 6 has now become a priority for Disney. So, if the insider reports are correct, we might soon get to see the film, given that they’re focused on getting it off the ground!
New reported details on ‘PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN 6’:
• Will focus on Jack Sparrow’s son — and likely Margot Robbie’s.
• The film is a priority for the new Disney leadership.
• Krysty Wilson-Cairns (‘1917’) is in talks to write the script.
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One of the most notable developments is that Krysty Wilson-Cairns is said to be writing the script. She’s best known for co-writing Sam Mendes’ 1917, and her portfolio also includes Penny Dreadful, plus another film that landed on the Black List.
Pirates of the Caribbean 6: Insiders and Executives’ Revelations
Early reports suggested that Margot Robbie might have been dropped from the project, but in October 2025, producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed that she was still on board (via Deadline). Industry insiders have offered conflicting but revealing glimpses, for example, here’s what a Disney insider said: (via The DisInsider)
I have heard multiple stories were turned in, and the creatives are working out where they want the story to go, but one of the latest iterations does in fact have Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow. Again, I can’t 100% confirm this, just another thing a source told me, but I do buy it.
Bruckheimer had also suggested that two scripts were once in development before, and one was dropped. Moreover, Ted Elliot, co-writer of the first four films, is possibly involved, so Disney is still leaning on legacy creatives to restore credibility.
If we consider all these updates, it seems like the franchise is still in flux but no longer directionless. What would make Pirates of the Caribbean 6 a guaranteed hit is the return of Johnny Depp, but after the whole Amber Heard controversy, it’s a bit too soon to make a judgment.
So, what are your thoughts on Pirates of the Caribbean 6? Are you excited to see Margot Robbie in it?
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