Pirates of the Caribbean – Chronological Order

Complete timeline of the main films, the prequel short, and currently announced future entries, with streaming options.

Chronological watch order

Main saga & short film

• Pirates of the Caribbean: Tales of the Code – Wedlocked Short film 2011 • ~10 minutes • Comedic prequel set just before The Curse of the Black Pearl.
• Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 2003 • Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann • The Black Pearl curse begins.
• Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest 2006 • Davy Jones, the Kraken • Jack’s debt comes due.
• Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End 2007 • Brethren Court • War for the future of piracy.
• Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides 2011 • Blackbeard, Fountain of Youth • New crew, old captain.
• Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales 2017 • Captain Salazar, Trident of Poseidon • Legacy and curses collide.

Upcoming & in development

• Pirates of the Caribbean 6 (working title) In development TBA • Planned continuation of the film series. Plot, cast, and release date not yet finalized.
• Untitled Pirates of the Caribbean reboot Planned TBA • Separate reboot project reportedly in the works, expected to introduce a new crew and storyline.

Streaming & where to watch

Primary services (global)

• Disney+
  All five main films are currently available to stream, often with bonus content and extras.
  Subscription 4K / HD
• Amazon Prime Video
  Rent or buy each movie individually; bundles may be available in some regions.
  Rent / Buy HD
• YouTube / Google Play Movies
  Digital rental and purchase options for the main films.
  Rent / Buy

Quick “live” checks

These buttons open up-to-date search pages on major platforms, so availability stays current even as licenses change.

• Check Disney+
  Open Disney+ search for “Pirates of the Caribbean”
• Check Amazon Prime Video
  Open Amazon search for the film collection
• Check YouTube Movies
  Open YouTube search for rentals

Short film availability

Tales of the Code – Wedlocked is often found as a Blu‑ray extra and may also be viewable on video platforms via official uploads or bonus-feature compilations. Use:

• Search on YouTube for “Tales of the Code – Wedlocked”

Chronological order matches release order for the main five films; future entries will slot in after Dead Men Tell No Tales unless officially stated otherwise.