Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Depp spectacle ("Alice in Wonderland" – $116.1 million). 3D showings accounted for only 46% of its opening-weekend gross. It closed on September 29, 2011, with a $241.1 million gross, ranking as the fifth-highest-grossing film of 2011 and the least profitable film of the franchise. However, it was the top-grossing movie during May 2011 (with $166.8 million by May 31). Outside North America, "On Stranger Tides" is the sixth-highest-grossing film, the third-highest-grossing Disney film, the second-highest-grossing 2011 film and the highest-grossing film of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series. It is the highest-grossing "Pirates" film in at least 58 territories. During
Pirates of the Caribbean (film series) worldwide (behind "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2" and "") 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"). The series is noted for its high quality of acting talent, and is one of the aspects of the films that is always praised. The visual and practical effects are considered some of the best ever