{"id":463207,"date":"2026-02-06T23:06:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T23:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/463207\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T23:06:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T23:06:08","slug":"disneys-pirates-of-the-caribbean-reboot-starring-margot-robbie-could-feature-jack-sparrows-son-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/463207\/","title":{"rendered":"Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean reboot starring Margot Robbie could feature Jack Sparrow’s son and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why is the rum gone? I could really use some right now. Why? There\u2019s just so much going on in Hollywood right now, making it challenging to keep up with where specific projects are at. Take Disney<\/a>\u2018s Pirates of the Caribbean<\/a> franchise, for example. It\u2019s been ages since we heard anything about Disney\u2019s Pirates remake starring Margot Robbie<\/a>, and the likelihood of Johnny Depp returning to the role of Jack Sparrow is forever in question. Is Robbie\u2019s Pirates project still happening? Is another Pirates movie what Depp needs to polish his star after his very public feud with his ex-wife Amber Heard? Luckily, industry insider Jeff Sneider<\/a> has a few ideas.<\/p>\n

Calm seas ahead for Disney after D\u2019Amaro\u2019s appointment<\/p>\n

According to Sneider, Disney is returning to its Pirates franchise after taking time to evaluate its future. Recently, Disney named its Parks, Experiences, and Products chief, Josh D\u2019Amaro, as the studio\u2019s new CEO. With D\u2019Amaro\u2019s appointment in the bag, Disney can focus on the future, no longer needing to hem and haw over who will run the show. Of course, D\u2019Amaro has his work cut out for him, with the company\u2019s future at stake, and massive decisions to make concerning Disney\u2019s time-honored properties, such as Pirates of the Caribbean. With Dana Walden\u2019s help, D\u2019Amaro needs to chart a course for success for the Pirates franchise, and Jeff Sneider appears to know a thing or two about where the compass points.<\/p>\n

Is Disney\u2019s Pirates reboot still happening?<\/p>\n

According to Sneider, rebooting Pirates of the Caribbean is a priority for Disney. To begin, Sneider says that Krysty Wilson-Cairns, who co-wrote 1917 with Sam Mendes, is in talks to pen a Pirates reboot that would feature Jack Sparrow\u2019s son, with Margot Robbie possibly leading the charge. Sneider points out that, at the end of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Penelope Cruz\u2019s Angelica attempts to tell Jack that she\u2019s pregnant with his child. Could this be revisited for the forthcoming reboot?<\/p>\n

Jack Sparrow has a son?!<\/p>\n

While many thought the Pirates franchise was dead, a script from Jeff Nathanson revived interest in the reboot in 2023. Michael Bay wanted to direct the reboot, but Disney wants someone else at the helm. For a time, Disney was developing a Pirates spinoff starring Robbie. Still, that project is reportedly morphing into this new idea, with Jack Sparrow\u2019s son and Robbie\u2019s unnamed character joining forces to reinvigorate the franchise.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, Disney wants Robbie to lead the reboot as an original, iconic character, with her being a punk-rock cross between Jack Sparrow and Emma Stone\u2019s Cruella de Vil. While retooling the franchise, Disney wants the reboot to set sail on a more modest budget while still carrying the same tone as the original film and its sequels. To put things into perspective, 2017\u2019s\u00a0Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales cost the studio a reported $230 million to produce. The new film would aim for $150-$180 million. However, that amount depends on many factors.<\/p>\n

Will the new Pirates movie feature Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow? It\u2019s difficult to say. If the studio wants to keep the budget down, Disney could rule out Depp\u2019s participation.<\/p>\n

A pirate\u2019s life for me<\/p>\n

I\u2019m in the middle of watching Netflix\u2019s live-action adaptation of One Piece, so I\u2019m definitely in the mood for more pirate action. I love the thought of Robbie leading the reboot, but I am less enthused about Jack Sparrow\u2019s son tagging along for the wild ride. I understand why Disney thinks they need the \u201cJack Sparrow connection\u201d to put asses in seats, but I believe rebooting the franchise with fresh faces is a more interesting way to go. That\u2019s just my preference, though. Plenty of people would be excited to see Depp\u2019s Sparrow return for another swashbuckling adventure, so we\u2019ll need to wait and see how things turn out.<\/p>\n

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