We Got This Covered’s sources, the same ones who correctly predicted that [spoiler] would be returning to the MCU in Shang-Chi, report that Disney intend to kill Jack Sparrow off-screen – but there’s a catch.

Whether in Pirates of the Caribbean 6 or Margot Robbie’s spin-off, apparently the narrative will establish that Depp’s character has died.

However, the outlet added: “Several characters will reportedly discuss whispers that he’s faked his own demise in order to escape the latest bounty on his head, thus leaving the door ever so slightly ajar for a return down the line.”

Such a move would mean that Disney can go ahead with the Pirates franchise without Depp, but potentially bring him back one day.