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Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow yelling on a small boat in Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Men Tell No Tales looking surprised
Pirates Of The Caribbean 6's Perfect Story Was Set Up 8 Years Ago, So Why Hasn't It Happened Yet?

Pirates of the Caribbean set up Davy Jones to return, in a movie that came out 8 years ago, leaving us wondering why they never followed up.

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Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) in Pirates of the Caribbean and Margot Robbie in a lacey dress
Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Can Easily Happen Without Jack Sparrow (With 1 Big Change)

If Jack Sparrow doesn't return for Pirates of the Caribbean 6, there's one big change that could easily compensate for Johnny Depp's absence.

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Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow stares in Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Men Tell No Tales
Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Is Disney's Perfect Opportunity To Fix The Franchise's Biggest Flaw

Pirates of the Caribbean 6 has to steer clear of the issue that doomed its earlier sequels, and it has nothing to do with Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow.

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Whether Jack Sparrow Returns Or Not, Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Needs To What Made Curse Of The Black Pearl So Great

Pirates of the Caribbean 6 needs to recognize what made The Curse of the Black Pearl work so well and not repeat the faults of its sequels.

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Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow checks his com in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Pirates Of The Caribbean: 5 Real Pirates Who Have Never Appeared In The Movies (But Should Be In Pirates 6)

Pirates of the Caribbean isn't the most historically accurate franchise, but these 5 real-life pirates would be perfect additions to POTC 6.

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Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow in front of a ship background covered in red crosses
Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Doesn’t Need Jack Sparrow (And These 2 Other Disney Franchises Prove It)

If Pirates of the Caribbean 6 doesn't feature Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow, POTC could follow other Disney franchises like Alien and Predator.

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Captain Jack Sparrow is looking to the side in Pirates of the Caribbean
7 Best Options For What Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Should Be About

Since we don't know the cast yet, Pirates of the Caribbean 6 is difficult to predict, but it could go in many different directions.

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Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow and Bill Nighy as Davy Jones from Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)
With Or Without Jack Sparrow, Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Must Bring Back What Made The First 5 Movies So Special

It is unclear whether Jack Sparrow will return in Pirates of the Caribbean 6, but either way, it must continue what made the first five so special.

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Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow Grins as He Looks Down at His Ship's Crew in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl's Ending
If Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Brings Back Johnny Depp, It Must Be As The Real Jack Sparrow

Johnny Depp could perhaps return to Pirates and play an older, iconic version of Jack Sparrow, but the franchise may need to move on from him.

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Jack Sparrow's (Johnny Depp) eyes wide with fear in a scene from Pirates of the Caribbean 5
Forget Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow, There's One Part Of The Original POTC Movies I Really Want Pirates 6 To Bring Back

It isn't clear if Johnny Depp and Jack Sparrow are returning for Pirates of the Caribbean 6, but this acclaimed director is much more important.

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Orlando Bloom's Will speaks to Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow as Kiera Knightley's Elizabeth looks on on a ship in Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man's Chest
Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 May Work Without Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow, But Only If This Other Character Returns

While it’s possible Pirates of the Caribbean 6 could work without Jack Sparrow, if he’s not in it, Will Turner returning could help the film succeed.

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Jack Sparrow's (Johnny Depp) eyes wide with fear in a scene from Pirates of the Caribbean 5
Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Breaking A Franchise Record Is Secretly Good For Disney's Next POTC Movie, Whether Johnny Depp Returns Or Not

The next Pirates of the Caribbean movie will mean the longest gap between the franchise's movies, but this could actually be exactly what we need.

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Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow holds a knife to Kiera Knightley's Elizabeth's throat in Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Has Already Broken An Unwanted Record For Disney’s $4.5 Billion Franchise

The long wait for Pirates of the Caribbean 6 means that the franchise has already broken a record no earlier movie in the series would envy.

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If Jack Sparrow Doesn’t Return In Pirates Of The Caribbean 6, We’ll Finally Get An Answer To The Franchise’s Biggest Mystery
If Jack Sparrow Doesn’t Return In Pirates Of The Caribbean 6, We’ll Finally Get An Answer To The Franchise’s Biggest Mystery

Pirates of the Caribbean has been an incredibly successful franchise for Disney, but the legacy has revolved around one character who may not return.

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Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Should Only Bring Jack Sparrow Back On One Condition
Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Should Only Bring Jack Sparrow Back On One Condition

Pirates of the Caribbean 6 has an opportunity to bring back Captain Jack Sparrow, but it would only work if one specific condition is met.

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Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow stares at a bottle in Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Men Tell No Tales
Jack Sparrow Returning In Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Would Confirm A Big Problem With The $4.5 Billion Franchise

While Pirates of the Caribbean 6 might bring Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow back to the series, this would only highlight the franchise's biggest flaw.

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An edited image of Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow looking confused in Pirates of the Caribbean with two Rotten logos.
Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Must Break A Disappointing Franchise Trend Regardless If Jack Sparrow Returns

Even if Jack Sparrow does return, the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise might be doomed if the sixth film doesn't break this franchise trend.

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Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in front of a grainy tropical background
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.

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Disney Already Told You How Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Can Work Even If It Takes A Decade After Dead Men Tell No Tales

These two Disney-owned franchises prove that the Pirates of the Caribbean 6 can still be a massive success despite the slow progress.

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Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean frowning in front of a green palm tree background
Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Only Has 1 Alternative If Johnny Depp’s Jack Sparrow Is Not In It

Even if Johnny Depp doesn't return as Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean 6, the sixth movie in the series can still be a successful reboot.

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