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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales is a 2017 fantasy adventure film and the fifth main instalment 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: Dead Men Tell No Tales is a 2017 fantasy adventure film and the fifth main instalment in the Pirates of the Caribbean series. It follows Captain Jack Sparrow as he is pursued by Captain Salazar and a crew of ghost pirates while searching for the Trident of Poseidon.

Plot

The story follows Jack Sparrow as he searches for the Trident of Poseidon, an artifact said to give control of the seas. He is pursued by Salazar and ghost pirates who have escaped the Devil's Triangle and want to уничтожить pirates, especially Sparrow.

Cast

The ensemble cast includes Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow, Javier Bardem as Captain Salazar, Geoffrey Rush as Hector Barbossa, Brenton Thwaites, Kaya Scodelario, and Kevin McNally.

Release

The film was released on May 26, 2017, after previously being scheduled for other dates.

Franchise context

Dead Men Tell No Tales is the fifth film in the Pirates of the Caribbean series and was designed as both a stand-alone adventure and a continuation of the franchise mythology.

Key facts

  • It is the fifth main film in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
  • The plot centres on Jack Sparrow's search for the Trident of Poseidon.
  • The film's antagonist is Captain Armando Salazar, a former pirate hunting Sparrow.
  • The cast includes Johnny Depp, Javier Bardem, Geoffrey Rush, Brenton Thwaites, Kaya Scodelario, and Kevin McNally.
  • The film was released theatrically on May 26, 2017.
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Canadian context

The film had a Canadian theatrical release as part of its global 2017 rollout, and it was widely screened in Canadian cinemas as a major Hollywood franchise release.

Frequently asked questions

What is Pirates of the Caribbean 5 called?
Its official title is Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.
When was it released?
It was released theatrically on May 26, 2017.
Who stars in the film?
The cast includes Johnny Depp, Javier Bardem, Geoffrey Rush, Brenton Thwaites, Kaya Scodelario, and Kevin McNally.
What is the story about?
Jack Sparrow searches for the Trident of Poseidon while being hunted by Captain Salazar and ghost pirates.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirates_of_the_Caribbean:_Dead_Men_Tell_No_Tales
    Supports: Fifth film in the series; main cast; plot premise.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirates_of_the_Caribbean_(film_series)
    Supports: Series placement and release-date context.
  3. The Atlantic — https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/05/pirates-of-the-caribbean-5-review/528240/
    Supports: Subtitle and contemporary identification of the film as the fifth Pirates movie.
  4. Fandom — https://www.fandom.com/articles/pirates-caribbean-5-dead-men-tell-no-tales
    Supports: Release timing, cast and Australia production note.
  5. CinemaBlend — https://www.cinemablend.com/news/1581630/pirates-of-the-caribbean-5-what-we-know-so-far
    Supports: Release date history and plot details.
  6. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/pirates_of_the_caribbean_dead_men_tell_no_tales
    Supports: Runtime.
  7. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/pirates-of-the-caribbean-dead-men-tell-no-tales/umc.cmc.37lq5ervii5a58xc47u2j304w
    Supports: Synopsis, runtime, cast, and directors.