Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is ruling the streaming seas as it is currently trending. Released in 2003, Gore Verbinski’s epic adventure film grossed $654.3 million worldwide. The movie follows pirate Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) as he and blacksmith Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) rescue Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) from the Black Pearl’s cursed crew.
As a result of The Curse of the Black Pearl’s commercial and critical success, the franchise expanded with Johnny Depp at the helm. From 2003 to 2017, there were five Pirates of the Caribbean movies in total, earning an impressive $4.5 billion worldwide at the box office, solidifying its reputation among the highest-earning film franchises.
According to FlixPatrol, The Curse of the Black Pearl is currently trending on Disney+, ranking among its Top 10 Overall in the United States. Sitting between the Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbusters, Avengers: Endgame at number 7 and Avengers: Infinity War at number 9, the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie is a fairly recent addition and ranks at number 8.
Our Take On Pirates Of The Caribbean’s Streaming Success
Summer Is The Perfect Time For A POTC Rewatch
It comes as no surprise that the franchise has started trending on streaming as the first Pirates of the Caribbean is a well-loved movie which is perfect to watch in the summer. Full of swashbuckling action and beautiful Caribbean scenery, 2003’s The Curse of the Black Pearl is an epic adventure movie that is rather nostalgic to many viewers.
Demonstrating a solid story with some interesting and rather well-developed characters, The Curse of the Black Pearl is not only a great film, but it is also extremely quotable. Although it’s not really considered a comedy, the quirky quips and physical comedy is definitely a welcome addition to what could be a dark pirate story, and makes it more enjoyable.
Furthermore, the first Pirates of the Caribbean film is actually the most favored in the franchise, scoring a Certified Fresh 79% Tomatometer and 86% Popcornmeter on Rotten Tomatoes. This is because The Curse of the Black Pearl’s simple story and pirate tropes made it a standout among other films in the franchise, which veered into complex territory with their lore.
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) |
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As the starting point for what would become a $4.5 billion blockbuster franchise, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl had to be a brilliant film to hook viewers in. As a result, it has certainly stood the test of time, as the film continues to be a delight over 20 years since it was released.
Sources: Rotten Tomatoes
