New ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’ posters show off young new film series stars – and plenty of skin

in Movies, The Walt Disney Company

A young woman and man, channeling a swashbuckling vibe inspired by Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, pose together against a lush, tropical backdrop with palm leaves—capturing the adventurous essence fans love from Disney’s iconic attraction and films.

Following a steady course, Disney has released two new posters for the upcoming film “””Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” featuring the movie’s mysterious mermaid and a young male companion. Sam Claflin steps in to the fourth Pirates film as “a stalwart missionary” named Philip alongside Astrid Berges-Frisbey emerging with her new sexy female role, Syrena. From the looks of the new posters below, the eye-pleasing pair is sure to make viewers forget about Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightly, absent from the new film.

A mermaid with flowing brown hair perches on a seaside rock in front of a grand pirate ship, evoking the magical atmosphere and adventure of Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean attraction.

Jack Sparrow lifts a mermaid along the palm-lined shore, channeling the swashbuckling excitement of Pirates of the Caribbean. The "On Stranger Tides" title is displayed below in classic movie poster style, inviting guests to immerse themselves in this blockbuster adventure.

They’ll play key roles in Captain Jack Sparrow’s journey to the Fountain of Youth. And apparently they’ll both spend much of the movie shirtless:

A shirtless man wearing a cross necklace kneels in a lush, adventure-filled forest inspired by the world of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, gazing up at another character as if part of an immersive entertainment experience.

Elizabeth Swann, her long hair soaked and tangled, sits outside amid lush greenery, gazing upward with worry—capturing the adventurous spirit of Pirates of the Caribbean as seen in promotional movie art.

But don’t let your mind wander. The movie is rated PG-13.

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” sails into theaters on May 20, 2011. Excited fans will be able to catch a glimpse of Claflin, Berges-Frisbey, and the rest of the “Pirates” cast when the movie’s premiere is held at Disneyland on May 7.

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