The first Pirates of the Caribbean movie, “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl,” was released in 2003.

Quick Scoop

  • The film had its world premiere at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, on June 28, 2003.
  • It received a wide theatrical release in the United States on July 9, 2003.
  • It was the first film in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, launching the franchise that followed Jack Sparrow’s adventures.

So if you’re wondering “when was the first Pirates of the Caribbean made?” — think summer 2003 , with July 9, 2003 as the key U.S. release date.

TL;DR: The first Pirates of the Caribbean movie came out in 2003 , premiering June 28 and releasing widely on July 9, 2003.

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