While the status of Jack Sparrow's return to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise is uncertain, the next potential entry in the saga must recall what made the original film a smash hit.

Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow may not be in Pirates of the Caribbean 6, and while that would be a shame, there's one big change that could perfectly set the sequel up to succeed without him.

Replicas of Johnny Depp's Jack sparrow costume from the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise have allegedly become this year's hottest Halloween costume. AP Photo/Disney, Peter Mountain Shiver me ...

To tweak a legendary line from Johnny Depp’s best-known franchise: “This is the day you will always remember as the day you almost canceled Captain Jack Sparrow.” Embattled actor Johnny Depp ...

Johnny starts talking in his regular voice to the fan, before he effortlessly switches things up and starts imitating Jack’s voice. “I’m Captain Jack Sparrow. He happens to be really close ...

An impromptu visit from Captain Jack Sparrow was a surprise treasure for some young cancer patients. Actor Johnny Depp, who was in Spain for the San Sebastian Film Festival, dressed as the famous ...

Johnny Depp's Captain Jack Sparrow has set sail again, but this time his voyage takes place on the stormy seas of YouTube. The actor, 59, sported Captain Jack's distinctive headscarf, hairdo ...

Johnny Depp returned as Captain Jack Sparrow to fulfill a Make-a-Wish request put out by 'Pirates of the Caribbean" super fan Kori, with Sparrow appearing in the "ages of now" to let Kori know he ...

The idea came to them because of her acquaintance with Matt Ban, who, according to Shwartz, would make a perfect Captain Jack Sparrow of "Pirates of the Caribbean" fame. Need a break? Play the USA ...

He drew comparisons to all sorts of fictional characters: Captain Jack Sparrow of “Pirates of the Caribbean,” anime characters, cartoon cats. When asked about how his style choices were ...

Online forums and comment sections lit up, comparing Mr. Bachelet to all sorts of roguish characters: Captain Jack Sparrow, Khal Drogo (a “Game of Thrones” chieftain played by Jason Momoa ...