Pirates of the Caribbean is a film series.
This is a list of characters appearing in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series . Pirates of the Caribbean (film series) . The film series started in 2003 with Pirates of the Caribbean : The Curse of the Black Pearl , which received positive reviews from the critics and grossed US$ 654 million worldwide . The franchise 's second film , subtitled Dead Man 's Chest , was released three years later in 2006 ; the sequel proved successful , breaking financial records worldwide the day of its premiere .