Walt Disney Pictures announces the development of the Pirates of the Caribbean film project inspired by the Disney theme park attraction.
Gore Verbinski is brought on as the director for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
Johnny Depp is officially cast in the iconic role of Captain Jack Sparrow.
Principal photography for the movie begins in various locations including the Caribbean and California.
Captain Hector Barbossa and the crew of the Black Pearl are cursed after stealing Aztec gold, becoming immortal and undead.
Captain Jack Sparrow arrives at Port Royal to reclaim his ship, the Black Pearl, which was stolen from him by Barbossa.
Will Turner rescues Elizabeth Swann from a shipwreck and reveals her true identity to Jack Sparrow.
Elizabeth is kidnapped by the cursed crew of the Black Pearl, who intend to use her blood to lift the curse.
Jack Sparrow teams up with Will Turner to chase down the Black Pearl and rescue Elizabeth.
The final battle occurs where Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, and the Royal Navy confront Barbossa and his cursed crew to lift the Aztec curse.
The Aztec curse is lifted as the last piece of gold and blood are returned, leading to Barbossa’s death and the crew becoming mortal again.
Jack Sparrow reclaims his ship, the Black Pearl, setting sail for new adventures.
