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title: Friday Feature: 5 Swashbuckling Facts About ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ in IMAX
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May 26, 2017

Friday Feature: 5 Swashbuckling Facts About ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ in IMAX
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Hey IMAX fans! Welcome back to Friday Feature, where for this week’s post, ‘X’ really does mark the spot as we spotlight the adventure and thrills of Disney’s _Pirates of the Caribbean_ franchise in IMAX.

Make sure you check out the blockbuster franchise’s newest installment — _Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales_ — in IMAX. Purchase your tickets [HERE](/movies/pirates-caribbean-dead-men-tell-no-tales#showtimes-wrapper).

Without further ado, let’s get on to the list:

**1.** **Sophomore Sailing in IMAX:** While _Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales_ marks the fifth overall installment in the worldwide blockbuster franchise, the film actually is only the second Pirates outing to receive an IMAX release after 2011’s _Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides_.

**2.** **Bigger Picture:** Continuing a recent trend of films featuring IMAX DNA — with either expanded aspect ratios, 3D frame breaks and/or the use of IMAX cameras, all exclusive to IMAX — _Dead Men Tell No Tales_, in its entirety, is specially formatted exclusively for IMAX® theatres, meaning fans will actually see up to 26% more image in IMAX than standard theatres. **Fun fact:** Only in IMAX will you get to see ALL of Captain Jack Sparrow’s ego!

**3.** **O Captain, My Captain:** Speaking of the infamous captain and the iconic actor who originated the role, Johnny Depp, _Dead Men Tell No Tales_ marks the ninth film featuring the actor to receive an IMAX release, including the aforementioned _Stranger Tides_, as well as _Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them_, _Transcendence_, _The Lone Ranger_, _Dark Shadows_, both _Alice in Wonderland_ live-action films, and _Charlie and the Chocolate Factory_.

**4.** **Magical Streaming:** Earlier this month, Disney hosted a live-stream Q & A with the cast and filmmakers at Disneyland Paris where, incidentally, IMAX has a theatre on site. **Fun fact:** IMAX also has a theatre in Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort and Parks. Check out the live stream below.

**5.** _**Pirates**_ **First-Timers, Nay IMAX:** While stars Brenton Thwaites and Kaya Scodelario are newcomers to the _Pirates_ franchise, both have appeared previously in an IMAX release; the former starred in _Gods of Egypt_ and _Maleficent_, while Scodelario has a prominent role in the _Maze Runner_ film series.

— _By Andrew Stewart, Manager, Corporate Communications_