“You best start believin’ in ghost stories, Miss Turner… you’re in one!” ☠️🏴‍☠️ 🗓️ On this day, July 9, 2003, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl hit theaters, and instantly became a modern classic. Starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley, the film redefined the adventure genre with cursed treasure, undead pirates, and iconic one-liners. 🎬 Directed by: G. Verbinski 🏆 Nominated for 5 Academy Awards (76th Oscars): 🔘 Best Actor in a Leading Role (Johnny Depp) 🔘 Best Makeup 🔘 Best Sound Editing 🔘 Best Sound Mixing 🔘 Best Visual Effects Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow became a pop culture legend, blending chaos, charm, and rum in every scene. A pirate film that wasn’t supposed to work, and ended up launching one of the most successful franchises ever. - - #piratesofthecaribbean #johnnydepp #johnnydeppfans #jacksparrow #onthisday #phetru