All 5 Pirates of the Caribbean movies ranked from worst to best

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PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL – For the 12th consecutive year, ABC Family scares up 13 NIGHTS OF HALLOWEEN with programming filled with ghosts, ghouls and a few laughs, too! On night four – Friday, October 22, catch the ABC Family premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (8:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT) where Capt. Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) hunts down his ship and the cursed crew that mans it. (Disney/Elliott Marks)JOHNNY DEPP /

Pirates of the Caribbean movies ranked from worst to best

Pirates have long been a part of mainstream media with tales of the great pirates dating back centuries. Even to this day, their stories continue to inspire creators in a number of ways both directly and indirectly.

There have been many tales of pirates sailing the seven seas over the years, but there is absolutely no denying that 2003 was a year that forever changed the genre.

20 years ago in July 2003, Disney released the first of what would become a series of films starring one Captain Jack Sparrow — a pirate who won the hearts of millions of moviegoers across the globe and forever changed the pop culture landscape.

With the release of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Disney found a treasure trove of success. The franchise went on to become one of Disney’s most successful franchises ever, reaching fans of all ages.

The Pirates of the Caribbean movies raked in serious cash for Disney and became a global phenomenon but which is the best and worst of the movies? Across the upcoming slides, we’re ranking each of the five movies from the franchise from worst to best! Which is No. 1? The answer may surprise you!

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