7 Best Options For What Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Should Be About
While we know we’re getting a Pirates of the Caribbean 6, it’s still unclear what that movie will actually look like. The lack of information about even the cast of the film makes it difficult to predict, as the focus of the film could be heavily dependent on which cast members return to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. While Keira Knightley has made it clear that she has no plans to return to Pirates of the Caribbean, other cast members have not been as vocal about their plans. It still remains to be seen whether Johnny Depp will return as Jack Sparrow.
Whether Depp (or anyone else) returns could have a major impact on the success of the new film and on the direction of the franchise. Pirates of the Caribbean has come out with films missing major characters before, and while their Rotten Tomatoes scores are lower, they didn’t kill the series. On Stranger Tides is even one of the highest-grossing fantasy movies. There are many different possibilities for what the cast of Pirates of the Caribbean 6 could be, and that could heavily influence the film’s story.
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A Direct Sequel Starring The Original Pirates Of The Caribbean Cast
We Could See Jack, Will, And Elizabeth Reunite
While it’s unlikely, it is still possible that we might see Jack, Elizabeth, and Will reunite once again. Elizabeth and Will did have a cameo in Pirates of the Caribbean 5, and its post-credits scene involving them seemed to hint at a direction for the next film. And while we’ve had a Pirates of the Caribbean film entirely without the two of them before, it seems unlikely that one will be released that features both of them without Jack Sparrow.
It’s possible that Pirates of the Caribbean 6 will mark a return to the first three films’ original atmosphere, with Jack, Will, and Elizabeth confronting Davy Jones once again. Going back to the vibe of the best Pirates of the Caribbean films might be just what the series needs to be able to achieve great success. It’s been long enough that seeing the original trilogy’s main characters reunite would be both nostalgic and new and exciting, which is the perfect mix for bringing viewers back into the world of Pirates of the Caribbean.
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A Soft Reboot With Only Some Of The Original Pirates Of The Caribbean Characters
It’s Unlikely That Keira Knightley Returns, But We Could See Her And Will Reunite
As it’s unlikely that we’ll see Keira Knightley, it’s possible that Pirates of the Caribbean 6 includes some of the series’ original major characters without including all of them. We could see a film featuring Jack and Will without Elizabeth. A movie with just the two of them and not Elizabeth could be similar in idea to one that would feature the three of them, with just a missing element.
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We could also see a film focused on other characters from earlier movies besides the main trio, such as Gibbs, who is one of the few characters to have appeared in every Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Another character who’s been in each of the past films is Barbossa, but Geoffrey Rush finds Barbossa’s return in Pirates of the Caribbean 6 unlikely. He suggested that a return as a ghost in the style of Hamlet’s father is possible, but if that were the case, it probably wouldn’t be for a major role. It’s more likely that other characters return.
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A Soft Pirates Of The Caribbean Reboot With Will Turner Passing The Torch
We Don’t Know Yet If Orlando Bloom Will Return
Will would be the best replacement if Pirates of the Caribbean 6 goes without Jack Sparrow, as he’s probably the character from the original main trio with the most story left to tell. This is especially true with the Davy Jones tease at the end of the last film. After Will’s time on the Flying Dutchman, it would be a shame to explore the return of Davy Jones without letting Will be a part of it.
We could possibly see Will pass the torch as a soft reboot, helping pave the path for a new generation of Pirates of the Caribbean films not featuring any of the original main characters.
Will’s presence in Pirates of the Caribbean 6 would bring something totally different than what Jack’s inclusion would, of course. Jack Sparrow provides elements such as humor even when the story isn’t about him, while in contrast, Will’s presence would add an element of nostalgia and weight to the story. We could possibly see Will pass the torch as a soft reboot, helping pave the path for a new generation of Pirates of the Caribbean films not featuring any of the original main characters.
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A Soft Reboot Featuring Only Jack Sparrow From The Original Cast, Again
If Johnny Depp returns, it’s possible we could see another movie featuring Jack Sparrow without Will or Elizabeth. This wouldn’t be the first time the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise came out with a film featuring Jack without the two of them. While Pirates of the Caribbean is at its strongest with the three of them together, there is no question why Jack Sparrow is the face of the franchise. Pirates of the Caribbean has proven that it can survive a movie without other major characters, but it’s never tried to survive without Jack Sparrow.
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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.
A movie with Jack Sparrow would also have the option to act as a direct sequel to Dead Men Tell No Tales or play around with its place in the timeline. We could get another standalone sequel similar to On Stranger Tides before following up the Davy Jones plot in a Pirates of the Caribbean 7. We could also see Jack Sparrow in a supporting role in Pirates of the Caribbean 6, taking a step back as new main characters come into focus. As we’ve seen from prior films, Jack Sparrow’s presence in Pirates of the Caribbean provides endless storytelling and comedic potential.
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A Continuation Focused On The Next Generation From Dead Men Tell No Tales
The Last Movie Introduced Will And Elizabeth’s Son
2017’s Pirates of the Caribbean 5 introduced Will and Elizabeth’s son Henry Turner, and he and Barbossa’s daughter Carina could provide the franchise with an opportunity to move into a new generation of main characters. Henry and Carina still have connections to the main characters of past films, and Dead Men Tell No Tales did feature many of the series’ past main characters in some capacity, so it’s possible that the most recent Pirates of the Caribbean film was the one that was meant to introduce the franchise’s future main characters.
While Dead Men Tell No Tales was not as well-received as past films in the franchise, it could still be a stepping stone for the next film. Though it’s been eight years since its release and plans for Pirates of the Caribbean 6 could have shifted after its poor reception, the fact that Will and Elizabeth have a son, and even the fact that Barbossa has a daughter, should be important in the franchise moving forward.
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A Soft Pirates Of The Caribbean Reboot With An All-New Cast
The New Movie Could Potentially Feel Like An Entirely New Series
It is also possible that Pirates of the Caribbean 6 doesn’t feature any familiar characters at all, or if it does, they’re only featured as small cameos rather than as major plot-relevant characters. If Johnny Depp doesn’t come back as Jack Sparrow, it’s possible that Disney will try to replicate Jack’s eccentricity through a new character. While it seems unlikely that such a character could live up to Jack’s legacy, it doesn’t seem outside the realm of possibility for Pirates of the Caribbean to decide to scrap almost everything and start a soft reboot.
While it would be a shame not to see Jack, Will, Elizabeth, or even Barbossa and Gibbs again, the long break between Pirates of the Caribbean films might be what the franchise needs to be able to pull off going in a completely new direction.
The fourth and fifth Pirates of the Caribbean films featuring a different cast than their predecessors is a good sign for the franchise’s ability to adapt if no major characters return. Though they are not as well-regarded as the original trilogy, Pirates of the Caribbean 4 and 5 prove that the franchise is capable of exploring new characters. While it would be a shame not to see Jack, Will, Elizabeth, or even Barbossa and Gibbs again, the long break between films might be what the franchise needs to be able to pull off going in a completely new direction.
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A Villain-Focused Project Putting Davy Jones In The Spotlight
Dead Men Tell No Tales’ After-Credits Scene Hinted At Davy Jones’ Return
One other possible direction for Pirates of the Caribbean 6 is for it to put a lot of focus on Davy Jones. His cameo in Pirates of the Caribbean 5‘s post-credits scene foreshadowed the perfect opportunity for his potential return in Pirates of the Caribbean 6, and if he’s the only major character from the original films to return, the film could even be completely centered around Davy Jones.
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A movie focusing on Davy Jones could be the perfect compromise between staying with what’s already been established and going somewhere new. If other original cast members aren’t willing to return, putting the focus on Davy Jones himself could allow Pirates of the Caribbean 6 to honor its predecessors and explore what Dead Men Tell No Tales set up in its post-credits scene without holding itself to abandoning its original cast in favor of a soft reboot.
