Original Planet of the Apes Films
The classic series begins with Planet of the Apes (1968) and continues through Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970), Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971), Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972), and Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973). The films follow ape society and its conflict with humans across a dystopian timeline.
Modern Reboot Trilogy
The reboot series starts with Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), followed by Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014), and concludes with War for the Planet of the Apes (2017). These films use advanced motion capture to depict ape characters and explore themes of intelligence, survival, and coexistence.
Viewing Order and Key Notes
For chronological storytelling, watch the reboot trilogy first, then the original 1968 film, and finish with the remaining classic sequels. The reboot films are self-contained but reference the legacy franchise, while the original series offers a separate Cold War–era narrative. More details are available at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063406/.
