Captain Jack Sparrow is the heart of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. His sarcastic humor, chaotic fighting style, and cunning intrigues have made him an iconic character. But while the first film showed us Jack in his prime, by the fifth installment his age was a matter of debate.
Let's figure out how old Jack was in each film, given the available data on the franchise's chronology.
The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) - 38/39 years old
Captain Jack Sparrow's official birth date is 1690. The first film takes place in 1728, so at the start of his adventures, Jack is about 38-39 years old. This age logically fits into the image: he is not too young, but not too old, full of energy, cunning, and adventurism. In addition, this is almost the same as Johnny Depp's age at the time of filming - he was 39 years old.
Dead Man's Chest (2006) - 40 years
According to Davy Jones, Jack has been captain of the Black Pearl for ten years. And since he received it around 1719, it turns out that about a year has passed between the first and second parts. Thus, in Dead Man's Chest, Jack is 40 years old. This is not visually evident, he is still as dexterous, fast and charming.
At World's End (2007) - 40 years old
The third film begins immediately after the events of the second part, so Jack remains the same age. The only thing that has changed is his mental state. He was imprisoned by Davy Jones, "multiplied" several times in his imagination, and may have slightly lost the remnants of his mind. But physically, he remains in perfect shape, ready to fight for the heart of Davy Jones.
On Stranger Tides (2011) - about 60 years old
This film has confused the chronology. The creators do not specify how much time has passed since the events of the third part, but in one of the interviews, the production designer of the film said that the action takes place in 1750. If this is true, then Jack is 60 years old here! But at the same time, he does not look a day older than 40, no gray hair, old habits, or problems with his joints.
Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) – 60/61 years
The opening of the fifth film shows 12-year-old Henry Turner, and the main story unfolds nine years later, when he is 21. By simple calculations, it turns out that 21-22 years have passed since At World's End, and if Jack was 40, then now he is about 60-61 years old.
However, the film's co-director Joachim Ronning claims that only 9 years have passed between the fourth and fifth parts. This slightly confuses the chronology, but in any case, the captain is still in good shape and ready for new adventures.
In the end, the chronology is not always accurate, but one thing is for sure, Jack's age does not interfere with his adventures. The only question is whether the audience is ready to see him on screen again.
