The Planet of the Apes Movies in Order: All 10 Films

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1. Planet of the Apes (1968)

The original Planet of the Apes movie, released in 1968, is a classic science fiction film that tells the story of an astronaut who crash-lands on a planet inhabited by intelligent apes. The film's groundbreaking makeup effects and thought-provoking plot have made it a timeless classic.

2. Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970)

A sequel to the original film, Beneath the Planet of the Apes follows the astronauts as they explore the ruins of a human civilization and encounter a group of mutant humans.

3. Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971)

The third film in the series, Escape from the Planet of the Apes, sees the astronauts returning to Earth with a group of apes, only to find that they are not welcome.

4. Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972)

Set many years after the events of the previous film, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes depicts a world where apes have overthrown humans and established their own society.

5. Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973)

The fifth and final film in the original series, Battle for the Planet of the Apes, follows the apes as they struggle to maintain their dominance over humans.

6. Planet of the Apes (2001)

A remake of the original film, the 2001 Planet of the Apes starred Mark Wahlberg as an astronaut who crash-lands on the ape-inhabited planet.

7. Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)

A prequel to the original series, Rise of the Planet of the Apes tells the story of how the apes first gained intelligence and began to overthrow human society.

8. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)

A sequel to Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes depicts a world where apes and humans coexist in a fragile peace.

9. War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)

The third and final film in the prequel series, War for the Planet of the Apes, follows the apes and humans as they clash in a war for the fate of the planet.

10. The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)

A fourth film in the prequel series, The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, is scheduled for release in 2024. The film will reportedly follow the apes as they rebuild their society after the war.

Jan Gill Viral