Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides "Pirates of the Caribbean" ride that inspired the film series. Many of the film's stars were in attendance. Two other early screenings followed, one in Moscow on May 11, and another during the Cannes International Film Festival on May 14. The international release dates fell within May 18 and 20, with opening dates in the United Kingdom on May 18, in Australia on May 19, and in North America on May 20. The film was released on a then-record 402 IMAX screens, 257 screens in North America, and 139 in other territories. The total number of theaters was 4,155 in
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