In 2003, the film industry saw the release of several notable movies, including The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, which won 11 Academy Awards, tying the record for the most Oscars won by a single film. Other significant releases included Finding Nemo, an animated feature from Pixar, and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, which introduced audiences to the iconic character Jack Sparrow played by Johnny Depp. The year also marked the debut of The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, continuing the popular Matrix franchise. Additionally, Lost in Translation, starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson, received critical acclaim and several awards, highlighting the diverse storytelling present in 2003's cinematic landscape.