Story Overview

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales continues the legendary saga with the ever-unlucky yet irresistibly cunning Captain Jack Sparrow, whose chaotic adventures once again pull him into the heart of a supernatural threat. Sensing ominous winds on the horizon, Jack realizes that his past has finally caught up with him in the most terrifying form imaginable.

Escaping from the Devil’s Triangle, the merciless ghost pirates led by the fearsome Captain Salazar have sworn to annihilate every pirate at sea. Jack Sparrow remains the only survivor of Salazar’s previous massacre, making him the ultimate target of the vengeful specter. With death closing in, Jack’s only hope lies in locating the mythical Trident of Poseidon, an artifact capable of granting absolute control over the oceans.

To achieve the impossible, Jack forms a reluctant alliance with the brilliant and determined astronomer Carina Smyth (Kaya Scodelario) and the stubborn young Royal Navy sailor Henry Turner (Brenton Thwaites). Together, they embark on a perilous quest that pits them against cursed seas, ancient legends, and relentless enemies.

At the helm of his battered and barely seaworthy ship, the Dying Gull, Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) must outwit fate itself—seeking redemption, survival, and a way to escape what may be the deadliest adversary he has ever faced. Meanwhile, the chilling presence of Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem) looms over the story, bringing a darker and more haunting tone to the franchise.

Directed by Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg, the film blends high-seas spectacle with supernatural horror, while honoring the adventurous spirit that made the series iconic. Returning faces such as Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush, and Kevin R. McNally further anchor the film within the beloved Pirates universe.