In 2003, Disney introduced the world to a blockbuster film series that redefined the adventure genre – Pirates of the Caribbean. To this day, it remains a box office sensation, especially with the release of its latest installment. The first three films were critically and commercially successful; however, the fourth installment, titled Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, directed by Rob Marshall, saw a shift in the cast. Iconic characters like Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow returned, but beloved figures such as Will Turner, played by Orlando Bloom, and Elizabeth Swann, portrayed by Keira Knightley, were absent from this chapter.
In 2017, the next chapter titled Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales was released, featuring the return of three key characters as they faced the pursuit of Captain Salazar (played by Javier Bardem).
Trailer for Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
The character design of Captain Salazar and his ghostly crew has been revealed in the new trailer released by Disney recently. Additionally, a brief teaser indicated that Geoffrey Rush would reprise his role as Hector Barbossa. Newcomers Brenton Thwaites (known from The Giver) and Kaya Scodelario (previously seen in The Maze Runner) are expected to bring fresh energy to this installment.
The first four films in the Pirates of the Caribbean series have collectively grossed a staggering $3.7 billion worldwide, with production costs for each installment being significantly lower than this figure, not even reaching $1 billion. However, the most recent installment, On Stranger Tides, received mixed reviews from audiences, indicating a decline in viewer sentiment towards this once-beloved franchise, despite grossing $1.05 billion.
