Pirates of the Caribbean is a multi-billion dollar Walt Disney (The Walt Disney Company) franchise encompassing a theme park ride, a series of films (Pirates of the Caribbean (film series)) and spinoff novels as well as numerous video games and other publications. As of August 2006, Pirates of the Caribbean attractions can be found at four Disney theme parks (Walt Disney Parks and Resorts) and their related films have grossed more than US$ (United States dollar)2.7 billion.