Summary
Despite all the recent positive updates surroundingPirates of the Caribbean 6’s development, I refuse to get my hopes up for the franchise’s future. Ever since the release ofPirates of the Caribbean’s last installment in 2017, I have been hearing rumors and speculations about a potential sequel. While these updates surrounding the next installment in the franchise have kept me invested, I have been growing increasingly frustrated by the lack of substantial progress in the film’s development.
Since the movie sequel was seemingly stuck in development hell for quite some time, I had even briefly given up on the idea of ever seeing a continuation of the series. The cycles of announcements, delays, cancelations, and lack of follow-ups on crucial news updates made it incredibly difficult for me to stay optimistic about the futurePirates of the Caribbeanmovies. Although new updates have forced me to shake off my skepticism to some degree, I cannot help but hold myself back from being excited about whatPirates of the Caribbean 6might have in store.
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The Film’s Script Is Almost Ready
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer recently offered some updatessurroundingPirates of the Caribbean 6’s script. He said that the script is already being written and is expected to be ready in a month. The producer also added that they are expecting it to be good, which could prompt Disney to give them a green signal. The writing of the script suggests thatthe flywheels ofPirates of the Caribbean 6’s production are gradually moving forward, raising hope that the film might eventually see the light of day. It may not mean much until Disney approves it, but it is still a step forward.
With so many contradicting reports, I find it hard not to be cautiously optimistic about the franchise’s future.
Earlier in May 2024, Bruckheimer had also given new insights intoMargot Robbie’sPirates of the Caribbeanmovieby revealing that Disney was keen on getting the film made. This update was surprising because the Barbie star had previously hinted that the film was not on the cards anymore. With so many contradicting reports, I find it hard not to be cautiously optimistic about the franchise’s future. While it is good that Jerry Bruckheimer is still making efforts to move the nextPirates of the Caribbeanmovie’s production forward, the franchise’s future is no less uncertain than it has been for the last few years.
Why Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Still Seems A Long Way Off
Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Is Not Happening Anytime Soon
The last installment in the franchise,Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, premiered seven years ago in 2017. Since over half a decade has passed since the last film’s release,Pirates of the Caribbean 6has already taken a long time. From the looks of it, even though Bruckheimer’s updates provide a glimmer of hope, the movie sequel is not releasing anytime soon. Once its script gets finalized,the casting process will be another major challenge since it is uncertain whetherJohnny Depp will return as Jack Sparrowafter all the controversies.
Once the casting is out of the way and the actors' schedules are aligned for filming,Pirates of the Caribbean’s production could snowball and gain significant momentum. However, with so many variables still involved in the process, it just seems unlikely that everything will suddenly fall into place for the movie sequel. After reading Bruckheimer’s comments, I would like to believe thatPirates of the Caribbean 6is almost on the horizon. Unfortunately, that would be an unrealistic expectation becausethe script’s completion is only the beginning of a long, complex journey that brings the film to the screen.
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The Movies Haven’t Been The Same After The First Three Installments
On several occasions, producer Jerry Bruckheimer has also disclosed that twoPirates of the Caribbeanmovies are in the works. While theMargot Robbie moviewill be a direct sequel, aPirates of the Caribbeanreboot has also been planned. The complex plans surrounding the franchise’s future and the diminishing returns offered by each existing sequel in the franchise prove thatrough seas lie ahead for both upcomingPirates of the Caribbeanmovies.
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Even thoughPirates of the Caribbeanis still a valuable IP for Disney, I cannot help but question whether its worth has slightly stagnated after so many years of little to no progression. With all the new updates surrounding its development, if the film’s production does not move forward soon, the franchise could further risk losing its relevance and even diminish audience interest. While I am glad thatPirates of the Caribbean 6’s production is finally gaining some ground behind the scenes, its glacial pace still concerns me.
Pirates of the Caribbean
A series of fantasy swashbuckler films produced by Disney, featuring the adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow. Known for its supernatural elements, high-seas action, and iconic characters, the franchise has become a cultural phenomenon and was loosely based on the Disney theme park ride of the same name.
