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Five voyages from 2003 to 2017. The first three films form one continuous story, and the last two carry Captain Jack Sparrow into new adventures. Release order is the way to watch.
The Curse of the Black Pearl, Dead Man's Chest and At World's End make up the original trilogy and should be watched in order. On Stranger Tides and Dead Men Tell No Tales follow, with Jack Sparrow at the centre.
Pirates of the Caribbean in release order
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 2003
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest 2006
- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End 2007
- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides 2011
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales 2017
How to watch the Pirates of the Caribbean movies
Release order is the only order you need. A few notes:
- Watch the first three films back to back; Dead Man's Chest ends on a cliffhanger resolved in At World's End.
- On Stranger Tides is a separate adventure that follows the trilogy.
- Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) is the fifth film in the series.
Track Pirates of the Caribbean in Cinopsys
In Cinopsys you can build a Pirates of the Caribbean list, tick each film off as you watch it, and rate them as you go. A short franchise like this is easy to finish, and the list keeps your place if you pause between films.
Yo ho
Five films, one list. Hoist the sails with The Curse of the Black Pearl and let Cinopsys keep count.
Frequently asked questions
What order should I watch the Pirates of the Caribbean movies in?
Release order: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), Dead Man's Chest (2006), At World's End (2007), On Stranger Tides (2011) and Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017).
How many Pirates of the Caribbean movies are there?
There are five films, released between 2003 and 2017.
Do I need to watch them in order?
The first three form one story and should be watched in order. The last two can be watched after them.
Which films form the original trilogy?
The Curse of the Black Pearl, Dead Man's Chest and At World's End.