The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, launched in 2003 with Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, quickly became a cultural phenomenon. The film, directed by Gore Verbinski and starring Johnny Depp as the eccentric pirate Captain Jack Sparrow, captured audiences with its swashbuckling action, memorable characters, and fantastical elements. The success of the first film set the stage for what would become one of the most lucrative franchises in cinema history.

As the franchise progressed with subsequent installments like Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006), Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007), and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), its box office prowess continued to soar. Each film maintained a high level of spectacle and entertainment, drawing in audiences around the globe. The franchise’s appeal was not limited to North America; it found success in international markets, further boosting its box office numbers.

By the time the fifth installment, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017), hit theaters, the franchise had solidified its status as a box office juggernaut. Despite facing some critical scrutiny over its later entries, the series continued to attract audiences with its blend of adventure, humor, and visual effects. With a cumulative box office gross of over $4.5 billion worldwide, the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise remains one of the most financially successful and enduring film series in history.

Over the last few years, there has been quite a controversy over the sixth installment of the franchise, which would likely star someone other than Johnny Depp. Now, a fan-made trailer, titled Pirates of the Caribbean 6: New Horizon, has made its way to the internet, and it quickly went viral.

As you can see in the video, the trailer actually does a relatively good job of putting together clips of previous movies and creating a storyline for what could’ve been if Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley were to return while also creating new characters. Of course, it’s easy to see that this isn’t a real trailer and that there are some significant flaws with it, as well. Still, the trailer has garnered nearly 500,000 views in just a few days, as well as hundreds of comments.