Where to watch the Pirates of the Caribbean films in order
The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise is an action, adventure and fantasy series of 5 films released between 2003 and 2017. It runs from The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) to Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017), and this guide lays out every film in the order to watch it, with where each one streams in India.
- 5
- films
- 5 of 5
- on Indian OTT
- 2003–2017
- release span
- 12h 8m
- watch time
- PG-13
- age rating
All 5 Pirates of the Caribbean films stream on JioHotstar in India, so you can watch the entire saga with a single subscription.
The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, explained
The series reviews well overall: its 5 rated films average 7.2 on TMDB, peaking at 7.8 for The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) and dropping to 6.6 for On Stranger Tides (2011).
Watched back to back, the films add up to about 12h 8m of screen time. The toughest age rating across the franchise is PG-13, so plan the saga accordingly.
This guide lists every film in release order with its India streaming home, so you always know what to watch next and where. We refresh availability as titles move between platforms.
How to watch the Pirates of the Caribbean films in order
The clearest way through the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise is release order — the sequence the films came out in. Begin with The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) and finish on Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017). Every film sits on JioHotstar in India, so you can run straight through without switching apps. Back to back, the full binge runs about 12h 8m.
5 films, in release order
- 1The film that started the franchise — and its highest-rated.
The Curse of the Black Pearl
20037.82h 23mMovieUA“Prepare to be blown out of the water.”
Director: Gore Verbinski
Cast: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley
Streaming in IndiaWhen wily pirate Captain Barbossa seizes Jack Sparrow’s beloved ship, the Black Pearl, and kidnaps the governor’s daughter, Elizabeth Swann, blacksmith Will Turner reluctantly teams up with the unpredictable pirate Jack to rescue her—only to uncover a terrifying curse that turns Barbossa’s crew into the undead.
AdventureFantasyAction - 2The second film in the franchise.
Dead Man's Chest
20067.42h 31mMoviePG-13“Captain Jack is back!”
Director: Gore Verbinski
Cast: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jack Davenport
Streaming in IndiaCaptain Jack Sparrow’s got a blood debt to pay: he owes his soul to the legendary Davy Jones, ghastly Ruler of the Ocean Depths. To escape eternal servitude aboard the Flying Dutchman, ever-crafty Jack must track down the still-beating heart of Jones. But he won’t do it alone: Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann are drawn back into another one of his perilous quests—assuming they can evade execution for aiding a pirate.
AdventureFantasyAction - 3The third film in the franchise.
At World's End
20077.32h 49mMoviePG-13“At the end of the world, the adventure begins.”
Director: Gore Verbinski
Cast: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley
Streaming in IndiaAfter losing Captain Jack Sparrow to the locker of Davy Jones, Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann, and Captain Barbossa journey to the ends of the earth to rescue him. And as the East India Trading Company tightens its grip on the seas under Lord Cutler Beckett—now in control of Davy Jones—the fate of piracy hangs by a thread. Now, they must unite the pirate lords for one final stand. But as loyalties are tested and alliances shift, each must ultimately choose where they stand in the battle for freedom on the high seas.
AdventureFantasyAction - 4The fourth film in the franchise — and its lowest-rated.
On Stranger Tides
20116.62h 16mMovieUA“Live forever or die trying.”
Director: Rob Marshall
Cast: Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Geoffrey Rush, Ian McShane
Streaming in IndiaWhen Jack crosses paths with a woman from his past, he's not sure if it's love...or if she's a ruthless con artist using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth.
AdventureActionFantasy - 5The most recent film.
Dead Men Tell No Tales
20176.72h 9mMoviePG-13“All pirates must die.”
Directors: Espen Sandberg, Joachim Rønning
Cast: Johnny Depp, Javier Bardem, Geoffrey Rush, Brenton Thwaites
Streaming in IndiaThrust into an all-new adventure, a down-on-his-luck Capt. Jack Sparrow feels the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost sailors led by his old nemesis, the evil Capt. Salazar, escape from the Devil's Triangle. Jack's only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it, he must forge an uneasy alliance with a brilliant and beautiful astronomer and a headstrong young man in the British navy.
AdventureActionFantasy
Pirates of the Caribbean: where to watch — FAQ
- How many Pirates of the Caribbean films are there?
- There are 5 Pirates of the Caribbean films, released between 2003 and 2017 — from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) to Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017).
- Where can I watch the Pirates of the Caribbean films in India?
- All 5 Pirates of the Caribbean films stream on Indian OTT on JioHotstar. You can watch the whole series with a single subscription.
- Is Pirates of the Caribbean on Netflix in India?
- No. In India the Pirates of the Caribbean films are not on Netflix — they stream on JioHotstar.
- What order should I watch the Pirates of the Caribbean films in?
- Watch them in release order, starting with Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) and ending with Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017). The full 5-film order is listed above.
- Are all the Pirates of the Caribbean films on JioHotstar?
- Yes — all 5 Pirates of the Caribbean films stream on JioHotstar in India, so you can binge the entire series with one subscription.
