The Pirates films follow a linear timeline, meaning the release order and chronological story order are exactly the same.
The success of the franchise rests entirely on the shoulders of Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow. When the first film was released, Depp’s performance was a gamble. He based the character on Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones and the animated skunk Pepe Le Pew. The studio was initially terrified; executives asked if the character was drunk or gay. Depp famously replied, "All my characters are gay." pirates of the caribbean full movies