When rumors about a possible film inspired by the attraction first surfaced in 2002, many saw the move as a simple ploy by Disney to promote one of its theme park rides. Nevertheless, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, starring Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, opened on July 9, 2003 and eventually grossed US $653 million worldwide, becoming one of the top twenty-five global box office earners of all time. The triumph of the first film led to the production of two additional films with the same core cast. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest opened in July 2006 and quickly broke several records, including that for the quickest $US100 million box office gross.^] Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, the final film of the trilogy, was produced concurrently with Dead Man's Chest and is set to be released in late May 25, 2007.

This sword is an exactly the same as the pieces used in the filming fo the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, with the exception that this cutlass features a steel blade. The pieces used for filming featured aluminum blades. This sword is made by Tony Swatton, who is the maker of the blades used in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. The handguard is made of steel, and the grip is wood.