Summary
The lack of Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean 6 has led to a boycott, with viewers threatening to skip the film and watch The Curse of the Black Pearl instead.
Viewers from across the globe are actively participating in the #NoJohnnyNoPirates movement, highlighting the widespread popularity of both Depp and the franchise.
Despite the controversies surrounding him, Depp's continued trending and the unwavering support from viewers defy the notion that he is no longer adored.
There is a growing movement to boycott Pirates of the Caribbean 6 due to continued reports of Johnny Depp not making any future appearances. The Last of Us creator, Craig Mazin, recently revealed a "weird" script he wrote for Pirates of the Caribbean 6, hinting at a potential continuation of the franchise once the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes conclude. However, Mazin's update did not mention Johnny Depp's involvement in the film, despite previous announcements of his absence. As a result, angry Pirates of the Caribbean fans have taken to Twitter with the hashtag #NoJohnnyNoPirates, threatening to boycott the movie if it is released in theaters.
Pigs_FlyHere suggested that audiences could demonstrate their preferences by watching The Curse of the Black Pearl instead, aiming to show Disney "exactly what they wanted to see."
Taking advantage of the #NoJohnnyNoPirates hashtag, @deppbrazilfc shared images of Depp portraying Jack Sparrow. This account, representing Depp fans in Brazil, highlights the widespread popularity of Depp and the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Non-domestic viewers adding their voices against Pirates of the Caribbean 6 further exacerbated the situation for the film, potentially leading to financial losses as a result of the proposed boycotts.
@NicoleH9916 joined the conversation by including the hashtag #JohnnyDeppIsJackSparrow in her tweet.
@Supernatural979 observed that Depp continues to stay in the limelight despite the controversies, suggesting that he is no longer adored by the public.
@wonkamatters argued that if Disney fails to "Bring back Captain Jack Sparrow," many viewers, including themselves, will boycott watching the content. The message was directed towards Disney, urging them to take notice of the overwhelming support for Depp among fans.
Why Johnny Depp Won’t Be In Pirates of the Caribbean 6
Prior to his defamation trial with ex-wife Amber Heard, there were expectations for Depp to reprise his role as Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean sequel. However, Depp has now revealed that he has been dismissed from Pirates of the Caribbean 6, despite the desire for his return, especially considering Heard's guilty verdict in the trial. Disney has not refuted these claims so far, and with Mazin's recent update, it appears that Pirates of the Caribbean 6 will proceed without Depp.
If audiences have any influence, the return of Captain Jack Sparrow could be a potential solution for Disney to boost the chances of success for Pirates of the Caribbean 6. The disappointment of viewers with 2017's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, both critically and at the domestic box office, may push Disney to explore alternative strategies.