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The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise consists of five feature films released between 2003 and 2017. These movies follow the adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow alongside characters such as Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann, and Captain Barbossa. The entries connect as viewers follow Jack Sparrow through various maritime escapades, including encounters with Captain Barbossa, Davy Jones, the Fountain of Youth, and Captain Salazar. Because the entries were released sequentially and follow chronological release dates matching their narrative progression, watching them in release order provides the exact sequence of events as presented across the film series.

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Movie, 2003
This 2003 film introduces Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, and Elizabeth Swann as they pursue Captain Barbossa to rescue the governor's daughter and confront a terrifying curse.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Movie, 2006
Released in 2006, this entry places Captain Jack Sparrow in debt to Davy Jones, requiring him to track down the heart of Jones to escape eternal servitude.

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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Movie, 2007
This 2007 release shows Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann, and Captain Barbossa journeying to rescue Jack Sparrow from the locker of Davy Jones while facing the East India Trading Company.

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Movie, 2011
The 2011 film features Jack crossing paths with a woman from his past who may be using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Movie, 2017
In this 2017 entry, Captain Jack Sparrow faces deadly ghost sailors led by his old nemesis, Captain Salazar, escaping from the Devil's Triangle.
| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl | Movie | 2003 | ★ 7.8 | Not yet |
| 2 | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest | Movie | 2006 | ★ 7.4 | Not yet |
| 3 | Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End | Movie | 2007 | ★ 7.3 | Not yet |
| 4 | Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides | Movie | 2011 | ★ 6.6 | Not yet |
| 5 | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales | Movie | 2017 | ★ 6.7 | Not yet |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
Start with Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, released in 2003, which introduces Captain Jack Sparrow and the foundational characters of the series.
Yes, watching the films in release order from 2003 through 2017 matches the order in which the entries were produced and released to audiences.
None of the entries can be skipped based on the provided facts, as each film presents a distinct adventure involving Captain Jack Sparrow and various antagonists.
Watch in this order: 1. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, 2. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, 3. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, 4. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, 5. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.
This guide lists 5 entries, released between 2003 and 2017.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl has the highest average rating in this guide, at 7.8 out of 10.