Jack Sparrow and Barbossa race against the Spanish and English crowns—and the notorious pirate Blackbeard —to find the Fountain.
Penélope Cruz joins as Angelica (Jack's past love interest and Blackbeard’s daughter), and Ian McShane portrays the antagonist, Blackbeard.
A pivotal story element involves capturing a mermaid named Syrena (played by Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey), whose tear is needed for the Fountain's ritual.
Franchise staples Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley did not return for this installment.