Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Timeline ( Real )

film_release
May 20, 2011

Release of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides'

The fourth installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean film series, 'On Stranger Tides,' directed by Rob Marshall and starring Johnny Depp, was released in theaters worldwide.

production_start
June 14, 2010

Start of filming for 'On Stranger Tides'

Principal photography for 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides' began, marking the start of production for the movie.

production_end
September 2010

End of filming for 'On Stranger Tides'

Principal photography for 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides' concluded, wrapping up the main phase of filming.

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Timeline ( Fictional )

inciting_incident
Year of the Black Flag, Spring

Blackbeard Captures Jack Sparrow

Blackbeard captures Jack Sparrow and forces him to join his quest to find the legendary Fountain of Youth.

arrival
Year of the Black Flag, Early Summer

Arrival at the Spanish Port

Jack Sparrow and Blackbeard's crew arrive at the Spanish port where they plan to procure a ship and confront the Spanish and British forces also searching for the Fountain of Youth.

character_introduction
Year of the Black Flag, Early Summer

Meeting Angelica

Jack reunites with Angelica, a former love interest and Blackbeard's daughter, who coerces him to help find the Fountain of Youth for her own ends.

voyage
Year of the Black Flag, Mid Summer

Journey to the Fountain of Youth

The crew sets sail across treacherous waters, facing rival pirate crews, the Spanish and British navies, and supernatural threats.

supernatural_encounter
Year of the Black Flag, Late Summer

Encounter with the Mermaids

The crew encounters mermaids guarding the Fountain of Youth. Angelica is captured by them, forcing Jack and the crew to mount a rescue.

battle
Year of the Black Flag, Late Summer

Battle for the Chalices

A fierce battle ensues as all parties fight to obtain the sacred chalices necessary to activate the Fountain of Youth.

climactic_event
Year of the Black Flag, Late Summer

Blackbeard's Death

Jack Sparrow kills Blackbeard in a climactic duel, ending Blackbeard's reign and altering the balance of power.

resolution
Year of the Black Flag, Late Summer

Angelica Drinks from the Fountain

Angelica drinks the water from the Fountain of Youth, gaining renewed youth and vitality, while Jack chooses to leave the fountain's powers behind.

ending
Year of the Black Flag, Late Summer

Jack Escapes Alone

Jack Sparrow escapes alone on a small boat, continuing his unpredictable pirate adventures and hinting at future exploits.