In total, the compass is held by 12 people throughoutall fivePirates of the Caribbeanmovies.

In fact, its abilities offer insight into many different characters' mindsetsthroughout thePirates of the Caribbeanseries.

The compass is much more mysterious in the firstPirates of the Caribbeanmovie.

Pirates of the Caribbean The Curse of the Black Pearl Poster

However,he struggles with the compass throughout this movie since he doesn’t know what he truly wants.

Beckett enlists Will to retrieve the compass from Jack, in exchange for freedom for him and Elizabeth.

For example,when Elizabeth holds the compass, it points at Jack.

An edited image of Jack Sparrow with his compass in Pirates of the Caribbean.

Custom image by Yailin Chacon

Since Dalma is actually the goddess Calypso bound in human form, her having a supernatural compass makes sense.

This new plot point understandably confused many fans of the franchise.

A down on his luck Jack traded his compass for a bottle of rum inDead Men Tell No Tales… A series of fantasy swashbuckler films produced by Disney, featuring the adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow.

Jack Sparrow looking surprised in Pirates of the Caribbean

A series of fantasy swashbuckler films produced by Disney, featuring the adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow. Known for its supernatural elements, high-seas action, and iconic characters, the franchise has become a cultural phenomenon and was loosely based on the Disney theme park ride of the same name.

Official Poster for Pirates of the Caribbean Curse of the Black Pearl

A series of fantasy swashbuckler films produced by Disney, featuring the adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow. Known for its supernatural elements, high-seas action, and iconic characters, the franchise has become a cultural phenomenon and was loosely based on the Disney theme park ride of the same name.

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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Pirates of the Caribbean