The Pirates of the Caribbean film series is one of the top-grossing box office hit film franchises since 2003 and now you can watch all of its instalments on streaming TV. This article will guide you on how you can watch all the Pirates of the Caribbean movies in order.
The first Pirates of the Caribbean features Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, and the main lead Johnny Depp and was an instant blockbuster hit. This adventure-filled fantasy film is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and is based on the Walt Disneyland ride of the same name.
Spin-offs and even a short film (Pirates of the Caribbean: Tales of the Code – Wedlocked) have been produced since then to further showcase the marvellous world of Captain Jack Sparrow. The film series currently has five movies that you can watch in order on select streaming services in Australia.
Watch the Pirates of the Caribbean movies online instantly
Every Pirates of the Caribbean movie is available to stream online on Disney Plus, which you can sign up for at $13.99 per month, or get up to 15% in savings by signing up for a yearly plan priced at $139.99. Offering a single-tier plan only, Disney Plus is ideal for families as you can stream on up to four devices at once.
What is the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise about?
The first Pirates of the Caribbean movie follows the voyage of Capt. Jack Sparrow, who arrives at Port Royal in the Caribbean without any ship or crew. From the time Jack Sparrow’s boat arrived at the docks of Port Royal, his fate has been entangled with the governor’s daughter, Elizabeth (Keira Knightley), who holds a very valuable gem – a coin that can turn the pirates into undead – and blacksmith Will Turner, (Orlando Bloom) who is in love with Elizabeth Swann. The unlikely trio allies together in pursuit of pirates, treasures, and adventure.
Watch the Pirates of the Caribbean movies in order
All the Pirates of the Caribbean movies are available for streaming whenever you want. All you need to do is sign up for a Disney Plus subscription. Here are the Pirates of the Caribbean movies in order to watch if you’re up for it.
| Movie Title | Released | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl | 2003 | Disney Plus |
| Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest | 2006 | Disney Plus |
| Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End | 2007 | Disney Plus |
| Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides | 2011 | Disney Plus |
| Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales | 2017 | Disney Plus |
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How many Pirates of the Caribbean movies are there?
Released between 2003 and 2017, there are five Pirates of the Caribbean movies so far. The sixth movie is currently in development. In the meantime, check out the five films that already available for streaming on demand and for watching in order.
1. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
Captain Jack Sparrow wants to exact revenge on Hector Barbossa for leaving him behind on an island and stealing his ship, The Black Pearl, which also holds 882 pieces of cursed Aztec Gold. As Sparrow seeks revenge, he meets two people, a blacksmith and a governor’s daughter.
The blacksmith, Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), teams up with Captain Jack Sparrow to save Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) from Captain Barbossa. Elizabeth possesses a very valuable coin that can curse anyone to be doomed for eternity, to be neither alive nor dead. The coin puts all the crew who kidnapped her under this curse and the only way to save them is through a blood sacrifice.
2. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006)
FeaturedWill Turner and Elizabeth Swann are arrested for helping Captain Jack Sparrow in fighting Captain Barbossa. In order to save their lives, they trade and agree to get the compass that Captain Sparrow has in order to find the dead man’s chest. This chest contains the heart of Davy Jones, who takes control of the sea with his ghost ship – the Flying Dutchman and his crew from hell.
It is said that once anyone possesses this chest, they have the power to control the sea. Jack Sparrow, on the other hand, wants to find this chest to pay his debt to Davy Jones and finally be free from his curse. Yet again, the trio are on a wild adventure to save themselves from death and debt.
3. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007)
Will Turner aids Lord Beckett in claiming the dead man’s chest and gaining power over Davy Jones. Now that Lord Beckett has gained control of the Flying Dutchman, his next step is to eradicate all the pirates in the sea with the help of Davy Jones’s power.
Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann, and Captain Barbossa are now standing against the East India Trading to save Captain Jack Sparrow from Davy Jones’ Locker. In order to defeat Lord Beckett’s forces, they must unleash an ancient goddess, Calypso, Davy Jones’s cursed lover.
4. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
After his previous adventures with Turner and Swann, Captain Jack Sparrow is now on a quest to find the mythical Fountain of Youth. A lover from his past encourages Sparrow to board the ship captained by a notorious pirate, Blackbeard. Along with their voyage in finding the fabled Fountain of Youth, they are also in a race against the Spanish fleet joined by the former pirate Captain Barbossa.
As their journey advances, Captain Jack Sparrow doesn’t know who he must fear more, Black Beard or Angelica – his lover from the past. This is the first film in the franchise not to feature Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley.
5. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017)
Captain Jack Sparrow yet again faces another misfortune when his former nemesis, Captain Armando Salazar (Javier Bardem), escapes from the Devil’s triangle and sets a course to kill all the pirates in the sea, especially him.
In order to be spared and escape the wrath of Salazar, Sparrow has to seek the legendary Trident of Poseidon, an artifact that is known to empower whoever possesses it with total control of the sea.
Will Johnny Depp return as Captain Jack Sparrow in future films?
The 2017 instalment of Pirates of the Caribbean is said to be the last film featuring Johnny Depp as its main lead. During his defamation trial against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, Depp also said that he will no longer work with Disney. With this, the Pirates of the Caribbean cast will have a major overhaul when it returns for a new instalment.
Now, the producers announced that they are considering Pirates of the Caribbean 6. Currently in the works, it’s set to be directed by Joachim Rønning, who directed Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales alongside Espen Sandberg, though the release date has yet to be announced. There’s also an upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean spin-off that will star Margot Robbie.
Other movies you might want to watch
New movies are always getting added to different streaming services each week so there’s always something exciting to watch. If you’ve finished bingeing all the Pirates of the Caribbean movies on Disney Plus, here are other newly added hit films available on other streaming services that you might want to check out.
