'Pirates of the Caribbean': When will Jerry Bruckheimer begin sixth film of franchise? Latest updates

If media reports are to be believed, writers are working on two simultaneous scripts for the 'Pirates of the Caribbean franchise'. Talking to 'Collider', producer Jerry Bruckheimer said that two potential scripts are in the works at present and that the series may return to the big screen soon. He told Steve Weintraub, "We are working on it. Jeff Nathanson is working on a script. We have another one… We have two, and we don't know who's gonna win the horse race at this point." Bruckheimer expressed hope that he will have a script in the next month, and Disney may want to make it. The legendary producer also said that he intends to reboot the franchise and begin telling new stories.

'Pirates of the Caribbean': Sixth installment

Immediately after the release of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales', it was speculated that the sixth installment of the franchise would begin. It was also fueled by the post-credits scene, that featured the return of iconic characters Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), and Davy Jones (Bill Nighy).

Female-centric spin-off?

Joachim Ronning, co-director of the fifth returned to helm the movie while Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick were asked to write the script. Later in 2019, Disney enlisted Pirates veteran Ted Elliott and 'The Last of Us' co-creator Craig Mazin to work on a new story. Mazin confirmed in September 2023 that Disney had purchased their script, but the process came to a halt when the Writers Guild of America went on strike. Best known for 'Birds of Prey' and 'Bumblebee', Christina Hodson was asked to prepare a script for a female-centric spin-off after Margot Robbie was brought in to play the lead role.

About 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise

Based on Walt Disney's theme park attraction of the same name, 'Pirates of the Caribbean' proved to be a swashbuckler film series produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. Based on a fictionalized version of the Golden Age of Piracy the films narrate the Caribbean pirates and their exploits of the 17th century. Directors of the series include Gore Verbinski, Rob Marshall, Joachim Ronning, and Espen Sandberg. It was primarily written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio. Besides, Stuart Beattie, Jay Wolpert and Jeff Nathanson also wrote the scripts.

FAQs:

Who are the directors and writers of 'Pirates of the Caribbean'?
The directors and writers of the series include Gore Verbinski, Rob Marshall, Joachim Ronning, and Espen Sandberg. It was primarily written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio. Besides, Stuart Beattie, Jay Wolpert and Jeff Nathanson also wrote the scripts.

What is the latest update on 'Pirates of the Caribbean'?
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer said that two potential scripts are in the works at present and the the series may return to the big screen soon. He expressed hope that he will get the script the next month.