"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" is the second installment in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film series, released in 2006. Directed by Gore Verbinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the film features returning cast members Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, and Geoffrey Rush, along with new additions such as Bill Nighy and Stellan Skarsgård.
In "Dead Man's Chest," Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) finds himself in debt to the infamous Davy Jones (Bill Nighy), captain of the Flying Dutchman, after a deal gone awry. To avoid servitude aboard Jones' cursed ship, Jack sets out on a quest to find the legendary Dead Man's Chest, which is said to contain the heart of Davy Jones and hold power over him. Meanwhile, Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) are arrested on charges of aiding Jack and are offered clemency if Will can retrieve Jack's compass, which points to whatever the holder desires most.
The film received generally positive reviews, with praise for its action sequences, visual effects, and performances. "Dead Man's Chest" was a commercial success, grossing over $1 billion worldwide. It also won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. The film's success led to the subsequent installment, "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End."