The film is a fun and adventurous romp, featuring new locations, such as London, Spain, and the Caribbean islands; and new creatures, such as mermaids, zombies, and voodoo dolls. The film also introduces new characters, such as Philip, a missionary who falls in love with a mermaid named Syrena; and Scrum, a pirate who becomes Jack’s ally. The film was another commercial success, becoming the third highest-grossing film of 2011, and the 23rd highest-grossing film of all time. The film also received mixed reviews from critics, who praised Depp’s performance, but criticized the plot and the length of the film.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017)
The fifth film in the series, Dead Men Tell No Tales, is a soft reboot, featuring a new story and new characters, while bringing back some of the elements and characters from the original trilogy. The film begins with a young Henry Turner, the son of Will and Elizabeth, who wants to free his father from the curse of the Flying Dutchman. He learns that the only way to do so is to find the Trident of Poseidon, a powerful artifact that can break any curse at sea.
He seeks the help of Jack Sparrow, who is on the run from a ghostly pirate hunter named Captain Salazar, who blames Jack for his death and wants to kill every pirate in the world. He also meets Carina Smyth, a young astronomer and horologist, who is looking for the Trident as well, as it is the key to her heritage. Together, they embark on a quest to find the Trident, while facing dangers from Salazar, Barbossa, and the British Navy.
The film is a return to form, recapturing the spirit and charm of the original trilogy, while offering a fresh and satisfying story. The film also features stunning visual effects, such as the ghost sharks, the splitting of the sea, and the young Jack Sparrow. The film also brings closure to some of the characters, such as Will, Elizabeth, and Barbossa, while leaving room for new adventures. The film was a moderate success, becoming the 10th highest-grossing film of 2017, and the 46th highest-grossing film of all time. The film also received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, the humor, and the action, but criticized the plot and the pacing of the film.
Pirates of the Caribbean 6 (TBA)
The sixth film in the series, Pirates of the Caribbean 6, is currently in development, with no official release date or title announced yet. The film is expected to be a reboot, featuring a new cast and a new story, while retaining some of the elements and characters from the previous films. The film is rumored to be centered on a female pirate, who may be related to Jack Sparrow, and who may face a new villain, who may be a former lover of Jack. The film is also rumored to feature the return of Davy Jones, who may have been resurrected by the post-credits scene of the fifth film.
