Don't think it's a coincidence that we're seeing reports of him making a return to Pirates less than 24 hours after settling.

The studio probably wanted the matter settled with no chance of further appeals or courtroom drama popping up during release and promotion.

Heck, I'd wager most big studios would want it settled before working with Johnny to avoid any unpleasantness to reflect on them.

So I think it was in his best interests to settle it.

If it was purely his decision, even if it wasn't about the money for him he wouldn't have settled in a way that lets Amber Heard keep saying the same things that she has always been saying publicly, that her version is true and that she's a victim.