when did pirates of the caribbean come out
The first Pirates of the Caribbean movie, “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl,” came out in U.S. theaters on July 9, 2003.
Quick Scoop
- World premiere: June 28, 2003, at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, as a special event screening.
- Wide theatrical release (USA): July 9, 2003, which is the date most people mean when they ask “when did Pirates of the Caribbean come out.”
- It became a huge hit, earning over 650 million dollars worldwide and kicking off the long‑running film series.
In forum and fan discussions today, people usually just say “it dropped in 2003,” but the key date you’re looking for is July 9, 2003.
Mini timeline
- June 28, 2003 – Premiere at Disneyland, California. [7]
- July 9, 2003 – Official U.S. theatrical release of “The Curse of the Black Pearl.” [1][7]
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