Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides ... ✓

While the first three films were original screenplays, the fourth installment was loosely based on the 1987 historical fantasy novel . Writers Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio discovered the book during the production of the previous sequels and realized its core elements—Blackbeard, the Fountain of Youth, and zombies—could serve as a fresh foundation for Captain Jack Sparrow's next chapter. 2. Production & Record-Breaking Costs

: Often cited as the most expensive movie ever made, its budget was over $379 million , with some reports estimating a final cost of $410.6 million when accounting for tax credits. Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides ...

: The production moved from the jungles of Hawaii to the coast of Long Beach, California, and eventually to historic sites in London. 3. New Lore and Characters While the first three films were original screenplays,