Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Orlando Bloom discusses possible Pirates reunion with Johnny Depp
Orlando Bloom played Will Turner in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies.
Johnny Depp played the famous character Captain Jack Sparrow.
Many fans want the two actors to appear together again.
Bloom said he still talks to Depp sometimes.
He also said he often asks what is happening with another Pirates movie.
However, Bloom has not heard when or how a new movie might be made.
A sixth film has been discussed, but Disney has not officially announced its release or start of production.
Reports say Depp might be considered for the film, depending on how his character is written.
Orlando Bloom says he remains in occasional contact with Johnny Depp and regularly asks about a possible Pirates reunion.
Bloom said he has not heard whether or when another Pirates of the Caribbean project might happen.
He praised the original cast, including Depp, Keira Knightley, Kevin McNally and Geoffrey Rush, as a “really good group of people.”
A sixth Pirates of the Caribbean film has reportedly remained in development, with various scripts and possible directions explored.
Disney has not announced an official release date or production start, while reports have again linked Depp to a potential return as Captain Jack Sparrow.
- Who
- Orlando Bloom and Johnny Depp are the central actors discussed; the original cast also included Keira Knightley, Kevin McNally and Geoffrey Rush.
- What
- Bloom addressed the possibility of reuniting with Depp in a future Pirates of the Caribbean project.
- When
- Bloom spoke about the possibility during the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.
- Where
- The comments were made during the Toronto International Film Festival.
- Why
- Fans continue to hope for another film, while a sixth installment remains under development without an official production or release announcement.
Reasons for a reunion
Reasons it remains uncertain
Cast interest
Reasons for a reunion
Bloom remains in contact with Depp, asks about the franchise and described the original cast as a strong group of people.
Reasons it remains uncertain
Bloom said he has not heard whether or when a reunion or new project will happen.
Sixth installment
Reasons for a reunion
The possibility of another film remains active, and reports have again linked Depp to a potential return as Captain Jack Sparrow.
Reasons it remains uncertain
Disney has not announced a release date or production start and has reportedly considered multiple scripts and directions.
Depp’s return
Reasons for a reunion
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has reportedly spoken with Depp, who would consider returning if he approved the character’s writing.
Reasons it remains uncertain
Depp’s participation is not confirmed, and the project’s final cast and direction remain unsettled.
- Franchise
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Bloom’s character
- Will Turner
- Depp’s character
- Captain Jack Sparrow
- Possible new film
- A sixth installment has reportedly been explored.
- Disney status
- Disney has not announced a release date or production start.
- Depp’s reported involvement
- Reports say Depp is being considered for a potential sixth film.
- Producer
- Jerry Bruckheimer