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Pirates of the Caribbean watch order

Pirates of the Caribbean movies in order, by release and rating. Updated October 20, 2026.

Watch Pirates of the Caribbean in release order: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), Dead Man's Chest and At World's End form one trilogy with Will and Elizabeth, then On Stranger Tides (2011) and Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) follow Jack Sparrow on later voyages.

How to watch the Pirates of the Caribbean movies in order: the full guide

All 5 films and series in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, in release order and in chronological (story) order. The first in release order is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); the first in chronological order is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (set in Port Royal).

Release order

  1. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (Movie, 2003): Jack Sparrow, Will and Elizabeth; the place to start.
  2. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (Movie, 2006): Davy Jones; leads straight into At World's End.
  3. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (Movie, 2007): Ends Will and Elizabeth's trilogy.
  4. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (Movie, 2011): Jack's solo adventure and the Fountain of Youth.
  5. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (Movie, 2017): Will and Elizabeth's son joins Jack.

Chronological order

  1. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (set in Port Royal): Jack Sparrow, Will and Elizabeth; the place to start.
  2. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (set in Isla Cruces): Davy Jones; leads straight into At World's End.
  3. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (set in Davy Jones' Locker): Ends Will and Elizabeth's trilogy.
  4. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (set in The Fountain of Youth): Jack's solo adventure and the Fountain of Youth.
  5. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (set in The Trident of Poseidon): Will and Elizabeth's son joins Jack.

Common questions

What order should I watch the Pirates of the Caribbean movies in?

Watch Pirates of the Caribbean in release order: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), Dead Man's Chest and At World's End form one trilogy with Will and Elizabeth, then On Stranger Tides (2011) and Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) follow Jack Sparrow on later voyages.

How many Pirates of the Caribbean movies and shows are there?

There are 5 titles in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise: 5 films and 0 series, released from 2003 to 2017.

How long does it take to watch all the Pirates of the Caribbean movies?

About 12 hours for all 5 titles, counting every episode.

What is the first Pirates of the Caribbean title in chronological order?

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, set in Port Royal. In release order the first is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003).