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Ahoy, mateys. Did you get a sudden urge—not at all related to anything going on in the news—to watch all of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies in order? Avast, we can’t blame ye, those movies are too much fun.
Originally based on the Disney World theme park ride, the first 2003 Pirates movie proved that, sometimes, movies based on amusement park rides can be good. Directed by Gore Verbinski, with a screenplay from Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, that first iconic film introduced the world to the humble blacksmith Will Turner (played by Orlando Bloom), the beautiful and fiery socialite, Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), and of course, the worst pirate you’ve ever heard of—but you have heard of him—Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp).
From the day he was born, Captain Jack Sparrow yearned for adventure. He’s the pauper of the surf, and the jester of Tortuga… but in Davy Jones’ locker, what lies in store? The entire series is a swashbuckling good time, and it’s never the wrong time to relive those adventures.
Luckily for you, Micky Mouse owns Captain Jack Sparrow, which means you can watch all of the Pirates of the Caribbean streaming on Disney+. That said, there are a lot of them—perhaps more than you even realize—so Decider is here to help you on your journey through these fantastical waters. Here’s how to watch the Pirates of the Caribbean movies in order.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
It’s the curse that started it all, and it’s easily the best film in the POTC series. When Elizabeth Swann is kidnapped by pirates, it’s up to Will Turner to save her. Thankfully, the young blacksmith has an ally in Captain Jack Sparrow. You best start believing in ghost stories, Miss Swann—you’re in one!
Where to watch Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
AKA, the one with the dude with the octopus face. While Pirates of the Caribbean 2 was not as well-received by critics as the first film in the series, it nonetheless made a huge splash at the box office in the summer of ’06.
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)
The third movie in the Pirates franchise, which was partially filmed at the same time as the second movie, came out the very next year, in the summer of 2007. It brought back Geoffrey Rush as Hector Barbossa, arguably the best Pirates villain.
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
The fourth installment in the Pirates franchise, which served as a “standalone sequel” to the third movie, was the first film in the series not to feature Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley. Instead, Jack Sparrow had his own adventure with a mysterious, beautiful woman named Angelica (played by the great Penélope Cruz).
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017)
The last film in the Pirates of the Caribbean universe—for now—was part sequel, part reboot. It’s once again mostly about Jack Sparrow, though Will does show up at the end, and Elizabeth does show up in a post-credit scene. And that’s not the end of the story. A sixth Pirates of the Caribbean film, as well as a spin-off, are currently in development. However, Depp recently said in an interview that he will not be returning for future films.
Where to watch Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
