Pirates of the Caribbean 6can’t avoid setting a franchise record, and though this could be considered a negative, it may ultimately be beneficial (for both a Johnny Depp return or otherwise). This Disney franchise has been in a state of limbo for years, and the fate of future movies was especially uncertain given the back and forth regarding Depp’s return to play Jack Sparrow. The actor’s fans are certainly passionate about the quirky pirate remaining the primaryPirates of the Caribbeanprotagonist, but with every year that goes by, things get more complicated.
A couple newPirates of the Caribbeanprojects are confirmedto be in the works, withPirates 6remaining the priority over other planned spinoffs. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has revealed that the comingPirates of the Caribbean 6will be approached like a reboot and that he would be open to Depp returning to play Jack Sparrow. Precisely how this would work is hard to tell, and with few concrete details, we may be waiting for several more years before we can understand for certain.It’s already been eight years since we last got aPirates of the Caribbeanmovie—but this record could be a good thing.
Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Represents The Longest Gap Between Movies In The Franchise
It’s already beeneight years sincePirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Taleshit theaters in 2017, and we can expect no less than two more years beforePirates of the Caribbeanis anywhere close to releasing. This is a new record for the franchise,beating out the six years that lapsed betweenOn Stranger TidesandDead Men Tell No Tales. It was evident when he latter film came to theaters that the time gap had done the franchise no favors. EachPirates of the Caribbeanmovie performed a little worse than the last in every regard. Therefore, an even longer wait forPirates 6seems to bode poorly.
Disney has clearly struggled to duplicate the success of the earlierPirates of the Caribbeanmovies, and each attempted swing is even more of a miss.On Stranger Tidesseemed to go wrong because of the lack of familiar characters, and Disney really took its time during the next years to makeDead Men Tell No Talesfeel more like what audiences had known and loved. Now, Bruckheimer and the House of Mouse are clearly eager to try again, andwith a better part of a decade come and gone, it’s difficult to say whether it could be worth it. However, it may actually be just what the franchise needs.
A Longer Gap Will Help Pirates Of The Caribbean Feel Fresh After The Sequels Got Worse & Worse
Audiences Needed To Develop Some Nostalgia
Six years obviously wasn’t enough to reset audiences' expectations afterOn Stranger Tides. However, if nearly 10 years comes and goes betweenPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No TalesandPirates of the Caribbean 6,it may be easier for the new movie to feel like a fresh start. Part of what made the franchise’s fourth and fifth movies disappointing is how tired and worn out they felt. They were frustratingly mediocre attempts to continue something that had reached its full capacity long ago. However, a long break from this world of pirates could be just what audiences needed.
Why Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Is Taking So Long
There are many reasons why Pirates of the Caribbean 6 is taking so long, such as Johnny Depp’s return and other spinoffs and reboots taking priority.
After so long, nostalgia forPirates of the Caribbeanhas only grown. We are no longer used to the over-the-top combat, unbelievable feats, and campy supernatural haunts.Pirates of the Caribbean 6can bring this back after 10 years to an audience that is now entirely ready to receive it. Jack Sparrow’s antics would no longer feel so repetitive—but even without Depp’s memorable character, such a time gap can segue thePirates of the Caribbeanfranchise into a golden new era.
More Time Between Movies Could Rejuvenate Johnny Depp’s Jack Sparrow Or Set The Stage For A New Hero
It Helps Whether Jack Sparrow Returns Or Not
There’s no question thatPirates of the Caribbeanfans love Depp’s Jack Sparrow. The actor solidified this franchise into what it was, and just about everyone is eager to see him return. When it comes down to it,Pirates of the Caribbean 6has a better chance of getting people into the theaters if Depp is among the cast. Still, Jack Sparrow doesn’t guarantee a good movie. This character has been the one constant throughout the franchise, but performance rapidly declined regardless. A longer gap and the years of uncertainty around his character could certainly rejuvenate Jack Sparrow’s power to win us over, however.
Depp may refuse to return to play Jack Sparrow. If this is the case, then this long gap between Pirates of the Caribbean movies is essentially the only thing that could save Pirates 6.
Depp may refuse to return to play Jack Sparrow. If this is the case, then this long gap betweenPirates of the Caribbeanmovies is essentially the only thing that could savePirates 6. Even now, people will resist a new hero coming in to lead the story, but that’s nothing compared to the controversy this would have inspired several years ago. If Disney must follow new characters inPirates of the Caribbean 6, a long wait before the movie comes out is the only way to do it.It sets the expectation that this will be something brand new.
