April 9, 2026, 10:24 am | Read time: 3 minutes
It’s been nine years since “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” the last adventure featuring Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow. Since then, fans have been eagerly awaiting a sequel. Various plans to revive the popular film series exist, but nothing substantial has emerged from Hollywood. That’s why passionate fans from Hungary took matters into their own hands and produced an elaborate fan film, “Pirates of the Caribbean: Secrets of the Lamp.”
“Pirates of the Caribbean: Secrets of the Lamp” Trailer Impresses
Since 2022, Hungarian actor and “Pirates of the Caribbean” fan Ádám Slemmer has been working with like-minded individuals on “Pirates of the Caribbean: Secrets of the Lamp.” By 2023, when the first trailer was released, nearly 70 people were involved. That number has now grown to 250. For a fan film, it’s a very elaborate and professional-looking production, as the new trailer shows:
Slemmer and his team invested their own money and secured additional funding through crowdfunding. Filming took place in locations such as Mallorca, Madeira, Croatia, Hungary, and Spain, and they were also responsible for costumes, props, equipment, and the script. For international dubbing, they hired professional voice actors to create an authentic “Pirates of the Caribbean” feel.
Reunion with Turner, Swann, and Co.
Incidentally, Slemmer is not only the director, screenwriter, and producer of the film. He also took on the role of Jack Sparrow himself. He already had plenty of experience in this role, as he revealed to the Hungarian magazine “Blikk.” As a child, he and his brother reenacted scenes, and later he often appeared dressed as Sparrow at comic conventions.
In the film, alongside Sparrow, other familiar characters appear, including Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann, originally portrayed by Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley. The pirate Angelica (played by Penélope Cruz in the Disney films) also makes a return.
And here’s the plot: Captain Jack Sparrow returns for a new adventure. Angelica, Jack, and the commander of the British fleet, Robert Maynard, engage in a thrilling chase for the magical power of the secret lamp. But they must face something they never expected. Are they ready to sacrifice everything to obtain the treasure?
Fans Are Thrilled–and So Is Johnny Depp
Under the new trailer, fans express their excitement about the project. Some say the impressions convey true Hollywood quality and that “Pirates of the Caribbean: Secrets of the Lamp” should definitely hit theaters. Another fan can hardly believe it’s a fan film at all.
A release in select theaters is planned for 2027. Additionally, the film will be made available for free to fans at comic conventions and online, as stated on the film’s website. As emphasized, they do not intend to make a profit as a fan production and are not affiliated with rights holder Disney. All funds received are solely for the production itself.
If the corporation ever causes issues over “Pirates of the Caribbean: Secrets of the Lamp,” Slemmer and his team have prominent support: none other than Johnny Depp himself expressed interest in the project during a meeting and asked to be kept updated.