The Pirates of the Caribbean sequel has had its US premiere in Los Angeles.

Johnny Depp, who plays Jack Sparrow in the Walt Disney film, was joined by his co-stars Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom for the event in Disneyland.

Celebrities in attendance included California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Wonder Woman actress Lynda Carter and Canadian film producer James Cameron.

Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest, directed by Gore Verbinski, opens across the US on July 7.

Other stars with a role in the film include Bill Nighy, Jack Davenport and Kevin McNally.

The original film, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, generated $306m in the US and over $650m worldwide.

Depp, 43, picked up rave reviews for his performance in the 2003 blockbuster.