"Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" is the fourth installment in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film series, released in 2011. Directed by Rob Marshall and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the film features Johnny Depp reprising his role as Captain Jack Sparrow, alongside new cast members such as Penélope Cruz, Ian McShane, and Geoffrey Rush returning as Captain Barbossa.
In "On Stranger Tides," Captain Jack Sparrow sets out on a quest to find the legendary Fountain of Youth, encountering his former love interest, Angelica (played by Penélope Cruz), who forces him aboard the ship of the ruthless pirate Blackbeard (played by Ian McShane). Along the journey, they encounter mermaids, zombies, and other dangers while racing against the Spanish and British forces also seeking the Fountain of Youth.
The film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for Johnny Depp's performance and the action sequences, but criticism for its plot pacing and lack of originality compared to earlier installments. However, it was a commercial success, grossing over $1 billion worldwide. "On Stranger Tides" marked the first film in the series not to feature Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley, who portrayed Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann in the previous three films.