Man's Chest was the most successful film of 2006 worldwide, and At World's End led the worldwide grosses in 2007, though being only fourth in North America (behind Spider-Man 3, Shrek the Third and Transformers). On Stranger Tides was the third-highest-grossing film of 2011 worldwide (behind Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 and Transformers: Dark of the Moon) and the fifth in North America. The first three sequels broke box office records upon release, of which the most notable are the opening-weekend record in North America (Dead Man's Chest), the Memorial-Day weekend record in North America (At World's End) and the opening-weekend record outside North America (On Stranger Tides). Critical and public response The series is noted for its high quality of acting talent. The visual and practical effects are considered some of the best ever done on film, so much so that audiences believed certain CGI elements of the films were real and done practically. However, the plots of the four sequels have received mixed reviews, with the general consensus that they are too bloated and convoluted to follow. Pirates of the Caribbean is noted for reinvigorating the pirate film genre after decades of either no pirate films or failed pirate films. The success of the series saw Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer try to replicate the franchise's success by releasing other big budget adventure films such as Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and The Lone Ranger, the latter of which was directed by Gore Verbinski. Both of them have failed to achieve critical or financial success. Accolades Academy Awards Together, the first three films were nominated for a total of 11 Academy Awards, of which a single award was won. Golden Globe Awards Together, all the four films were nominated for a total of 2 Golden Globe Awards, of which neither were won. Golden Raspberry Awards MTV Movie Awards Together, all the first three films were nominated for a total of 13 MTV Movie Awards, of which 4 were won. Teen Choice Awards Together, the first four films were nominated for a total of 32 Teen Choice Awards, of which 17 were won. Music Soundtracks See also List of Pirates of the Caribbean cast members Notes References External links Film series introduced in 2003 Fiction set in the 18th century Adventure film series Comedy film series Action film series Disney film series