What cinematic universe includes the characters Captain Jack Sparrow, Elizabeth Swann and Will Turner?

The Pirates of the Caribbean universe, based on the Disney theme park attraction, follows the adventures of the eccentric Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp), the aristocratic Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) and the blacksmith Will Turner (Orlando Bloom). The franchise began with 'The Curse of the Black Pearl' (2003) and expanded to five films that mix pirate adventures with supernatural elements and maritime mythology.