Original Planet of the Apes Film Series
The original series began in 1968 with Planet of the Apes, directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. It starred Charlton Heston as an astronaut who lands on a planet ruled by intelligent apes. The series continued with four sequels through 1973, exploring themes of war, slavery, and time travel.
Reboot and Modern Trilogy
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), directed by Rupert Wyatt, rebooted the franchise. It follows Caesar, a chimpanzee who leads an ape uprising after being exposed to a viral drug. The sequels, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and War for the Planet of the Apes, completed the modern trilogy by 2017.
Complete List and Viewing Order
The full list includes the five classic films and the three modern reboots. The chronological story order starts with Rise, followed by Dawn, War, the original 1968 film, and its sequels. This order clarifies the timeline of human and ape conflicts across centuries.
