Jack Sparrow races to recover the heart of Davy Jones to avoid enslaving his soul to Jones' service, as other friends and foes seek the heart for their own agenda as well.
4255, Brussels Drive, Little Europe, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, 39211, United States of America
Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920, Valencia Boulevard, The Bungalows, Valencia, Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, California, 91355, United States of America
Stage 12, 5, Georgeson Road, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Steiner Studios, Brooklyn, Kings County, City of New York, New York, 11205, United States of America
Scene: (tropical island village, demolished in 2020)
Mezeh Mediterranean Grill, 900, Broadway, Flatiron District, Manhattan Community Board 5, Manhattan, New York County, City of New York, New York, 10003, United States of America
Santa Fe Studios, 1, Santa Fe Studios Road, Santa Fe Studios, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, 87508, United States of America
Scene: (Pantano River bayou)
CBS Studio Center, Woodbridge Street, Studio City Neighborhood Council District, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 91604, United States of America
The second Pirates adventure sails deep into the real Caribbean – filming the lush islands of Dominica, the Bahamas and St Vincent, whose jungles and beaches became the haunts of Davy Jones and the cannibal island.
Where was Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest filmed?
Dead Man’s Chest was filmed across the Caribbean – Dominica, the Bahamas and St Vincent – with studio work in Los Angeles.
Every Dead Man’s Chest location, explained
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The cannibal island – Dominica
The lush jungle island used the rainforests of Dominica in the eastern Caribbean.
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The islands – the Bahamas
Beach and sea scenes used the Bahamas, around the Exumas.
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St Vincent – the home base
The production was based in St Vincent and the Grenadines, a hub of the Pirates films.
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The studios – Los Angeles
Interiors and the Flying Dutchman were built at studios in Los Angeles.
Planning a visit
Dominica – the ‘Nature Isle’ of the Caribbean – and the beaches of the Bahamas are spectacular, accessible destinations behind the adventure.
Dead Man's Chest Fun Facts
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Filmed in the Caribbean The film used the real islands of Dominica, the Bahamas and St Vincent.
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Dominica's rainforest The cannibal-island scenes used the jungles of Dominica.
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A box-office giant It became one of the highest-grossing films of its year.
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Davy Jones The film introduced the tentacle-faced villain Davy Jones.
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Depp returns Johnny Depp returns as Captain Jack Sparrow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest filmed?
Across the Caribbean – Dominica, the Bahamas and St Vincent – with studio work in Los Angeles.
Where was the cannibal island filmed?
In the rainforests of Dominica.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Dominica and the Bahamas are accessible Caribbean destinations.
