Where to WatchPirates of the Caribbean: A Guide to Streaming the Iconic Franchise

Mar. 15, 2025

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL, 2003.Photo:AJ Pics/Alamy

AJ Pics/Alamy

ThePirates of the Caribbeanfranchise is one of the most successfulfilmseries of all time.

Becoming a billion-dollar hit at the worldwide box office not once, but twice, the films follow the adventures of sleazy yet skillful Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) as he embarks on different quests at sea along with a cackling ensemble of oddball pirates.

“It’s two different movies,” Bruckheimer shared. “We hope to get ‘em both made, and I think Disney agrees they really want to make the Margot one, too.”

Although the actual production status of these twoPirates of the Caribbeanfilms is still in limbo, fans can sink their teeth into the original films in the meantime.

From its first 2003 film to its last 2017 flick, here is everything to know about the interconnected storylines of eachPirates of the Caribbeanmovie — and where to watch each film.

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl(2003)

The Pirates Of The Caribbean - Curse Of The Black Pearl - 2003.Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock

Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock

Released in 2003,The Curse of the Black Pearlis the first film in thePirates of the Caribbeanfranchise.

The film kicks off with Captain Jack Sparrow arriving at Port Royal in the Caribbean, and, after an unfortunate series of events, stumbling upon a blacksmith named Will Turner (Bloom) who he befriends to complete a mutually beneficial quest.

At the time of its release,The Curse of the Black Pearlwas a massive box-office success, grossing $654.3 million worldwide and cementing it as a franchise audiences wanted to see more of. The film also went on to receive five nominations at the 76thAcademy Awards, including a Best Actor nod for Depp’s portrayal of Jack Sparrow.

WatchPirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearlon Disney+

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest(2006)

Johnny Depp starring in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, 2006.Photo 12/Alamy

Photo 12/Alamy

Released three years after the first film,Dead Man’s Chestis the second installment in thePirates of the Caribbeanfranchise and continues to unravel the intertwined adventures of Jack, Will and Elizabeth.

The sequel film proved to be an even greater box-office success than the first installment, grossing $1.066 billion worldwide. It also earned four nominations at the 79th Academy Awards and won the award for Best Visual Effects.

WatchPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’sCheston Disney+

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End(2007)

Released in 2007, the film picks up a few months afterDead Man’s Chestand follows Will and Elizabeth as they try to free Jack from Davy Jones’ locker, as well as rally up pirates all across the sea to wage an all-encompassing war against Davy Jones. The film also sees the return of Captain Barbossa, who joins the trio in their quest.

At the time of its release,At World Endgrossed $963.4 million worldwide, and earned two nominations at the 80th Academy Awards for Best Makeup and Best Visual Effects.

WatchPirates of the Caribbean: At World’s Endon Disney+

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides(2011)

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES, 2011.AJ Pics/Alamy

With the addition ofPenélope Cruzas Jack’s former love interest Angelica andIan McShaneas the infamous pirate Blackbeard,On Stranger Tidesfollows Jack and his new shipmates as they pursue the mythic Fountain of Youth, only to discover that there are other rivals in their way. Rush also returns as Captain Barbossa.

While the film went on to receive mixed reviews, it still upheld the franchise’s success at the box office, grossing $1.046 billion worldwide.

WatchPirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tideson Disney+

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales(2017)

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.Lifestyle Pictures/Alamy

Lifestyle Pictures/Alamy

Packing on a star-studded cast, the fifth film is set years after the events ofAt World’s Endand sees Javier Bardem andKaya Scodelariojoin the franchise as villainous pirate-hunter Armando Salazar and astronomer Carina Smyth, respectively.

Bloom and Knightley briefly reprise their roles as Will and Elizabeth inDead Men Tell No Tales,10 years after their lastPirates of the Caribbeanfilm. Audiences get to see their matured relationship and meet their son — plus there also is a cheeky post-credit scene that may hint at a future return for Bloom.

At the time of its release in 2017,Dead Men Tell No Talesgrossed $795.9 million at the worldwide box-office.

WatchPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Taleson Disney+

source: people.com