Captain Jack Sparrow's complete saga in release order — from The Curse of the Black Pearl to Dead Men Tell No Tales
This guide lists every main Pirates of the Caribbean film in release order — the sequence audiences originally experienced them. Release order is the best marathon for first-time viewers because character introductions, callbacks, and story twists land naturally. 5 films are included below with posters, ratings, and direct links.
Start the Pirates of the Caribbean saga with Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), the first film audiences saw and the usual entry for a full rewatch. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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In release order, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Pirates of the Caribbean entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Pirates of the Caribbean. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) is a core middle chapter for Pirates of the Caribbean fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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As the final entry here, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) pays off threads built across the earlier Pirates of the Caribbean films. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
OpenRelease order is the standard recommendation for first-time viewers. It matches how the movie were originally released and keeps the story easy to follow.
This guide includes 5 movies in the recommended watch order. Streaming availability may vary by region.
Yes. Chronological order follows in-universe events rather than premiere dates. Release order is easier for first-time viewers; chronological order works better on a rewatch.
Streaming availability changes by country and platform. Check MovieLinks for current options, trailers, and related titles in the Pirates of the Caribbean universe.
