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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End is a 2007 American fantasy adventure film and the third installment in the Pirates of the Caribbean series.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End is a 2007 American fantasy adventure film and the third installment in the Pirates of the Caribbean series. Directed by Gore Verbinski, it stars Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, and Geoffrey Rush. The story follows Jack Sparrow’s rescue from Davy Jones’ Locker and a larger conflict over control of the seas.

Plot

The film follows Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann, and Barbossa as they search for Jack Sparrow and try to unite pirate lords against Lord Cutler Beckett. The story expands into a large conflict involving Davy Jones, the Flying Dutchman, and the fate of piracy.

Production

The film was directed by Gore Verbinski and written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, with Stuart Beattie also credited as a writer. It was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and released by Buena Vista Pictures.

Cast

The principal cast includes Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow, Orlando Bloom as Will Turner, Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Swann, and Geoffrey Rush as Hector Barbossa. Other notable cast members listed in sources include Bill Nighy and Chow Yun-Fat.

Release and reception

The film premiered in 2007 and has a runtime reported at 169–170 minutes depending on the source. It was released theatrically in wide release on May 25, 2007, and later became available on streaming platforms.

Key facts

  • It is the third film in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
  • The plot centers on rescuing Captain Jack Sparrow from Davy Jones’ Locker.
  • Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann, and Captain Barbossa form an uneasy alliance in the story.
  • Lord Cutler Beckett and Davy Jones are major antagonistic forces in the film.
  • The film was released in 2007 and is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End the third movie in the series?
Yes. It is the third installment in the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise.
Who directed Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End?
Gore Verbinski directed the film.
Who stars in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End?
The film stars Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, and Geoffrey Rush.
What is the movie about?
It follows Jack Sparrow’s rescue from Davy Jones’ Locker and the effort by pirates to resist Lord Cutler Beckett’s control of the seas.
When was Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End released?
It was released in 2007, with a wide theatrical release on May 25, 2007.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirates_of_the_Caribbean:_At_World's_End
    Supports: Basic film identification, plot setup, and cast information.
  2. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0449088/
    Supports: Director, writers, plot summary, and runtime information.
  3. Netflixhttps://www.netflix.com/title/70058021
    Supports: Film identification, year, cast, genre, and synopsis.
  4. Disney+https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-27f5c1cb-2618-4402-9583-1dcaae0efe1d
    Supports: Film identification, runtime, genre, director, cast, and synopsis.
  5. Rotten Tomatoeshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/pirates_of_the_caribbean_3
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  6. Apple TVhttps://tv.apple.com/us/movie/pirates-of-the-caribbean-at-worlds-end/umc.cmc.35wbd6n65i56xx68q5l1a99i1
    Supports: Synopsis, year, runtime, director, and cast.