Pirates of the Caribbean: Fountain of Youth

Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures

Just when you think it was over, they draw you in for more. Disney and producer Jerry Bruckheimer are looking at a 2012 release for the fourth installment of the famous pirate franchise.

Johnny Depp is returning as Captain Jack Sparrow, but director Gore Verbinski has reportedly told Disney and Bruckheimer that he won't be behind the camera.

"I think they're (Disney) pushing towards 2012," Bruckheimer told ComingSoon.net about the possible release date for the fourth "Pirates" movie. "Hopefully we can make it; we'll see."

What was thought to be the final movie in the pirate trilogy, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End teased audiences with Sparrow and Barbossa in hot pursuit of the Fountain of Youth. Time will tell if this is the route they decide to take.