The theme is best known as He's a Pirate, the rousing main theme from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, released in 2003. Composed by Klaus Badelt with Hans Zimmer, its driving rhythm and bold brass became inseparable from Captain Jack Sparrow and high-seas adventure. The melody spread far beyond the films through trailers, covers and online edits, where a few seconds are enough to signal danger, daring or a grand entrance. Its instant recognition keeps it a favourite for creators who want a scene to feel epic without any explanation.