

The other major factor to consider is Pirates of the Caribbean is not the crown jewel live-action franchise for Disney that it was in the mid-2000s. The cost of the various Pirates of the Caribbean films did increase quite a bit, so is the financial risk worth it for them? Disney could gain plenty of money by bringing back Jack Sparrow, but they could also lose money. This is a more complex scenario with no clear answer.

This is not a one-sided issue like how Disney screwed over Robin Williams and was forced to make a public apology. It is a tricky situation, though as for as many fans who want to see Depp return as Jack Sparrow, there are still plenty who believe he is responsible for domestic abuse. The demand for his return is apparent, as petitions online are literally demanding that Disney bring Depp back.
