"Disney's 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Franchise Set for Total Reboot, Producer Confirms"

Disney's upcoming "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie will be a reboot, signaling a fresh start for the franchise without Johnny Depp or the original cast. Legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed the reboot, with a new script in development and potential new actors. Despite various failed pitches and changes in creative teams, Disney remains motivated to continue the successful franchise, which has grossed $4.5 billion. No release date has been announced for the new film.