Planet Of The Apes Movies
Planet of the Apes - 1968
Astronaut Taylor crash-lands on a distant planet after deep space travel, discovering intelligent apes dominate while mute humans are hunted like beasts. Captured and experimented on, he defies ape leader Dr. Zaius, escapes with chimp scientists Zira and Cornelius, and uncovers the shocking truth: this world is a future Earth, ruined by nuclear war.
Beneath the Planet of the Apes – 1970
Rescue astronaut Brent searches for missing Taylor on the ape-dominated planet, allying with mute Nova amid escalating ape-human conflicts. They discover telepathic mutant humans worshiping an ancient atomic bomb in underground ruins beneath ruined New York. As apes invade, Taylor activates the doomsday device, obliterating the planet in apocalyptic fury.
Escape from the Planet of the Apes – 1971
Chimps Zira and Cornelius, fleeing Earth's destruction with Dr. Milo, time-warp Taylor's spaceship to 1973 Los Angeles. Celebrated as intelligent curiosities, they reveal humanity's grim future, sparking fear. Pregnant Zira faces forced abortion; pursued by government agents, they escape to a circus, birthing son Caesar before a tragic confrontation.
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes – 1972
In a dystopian 1991, apes are enslaved after a plague wipes out pets; hidden Caesar, son of Zira and Cornelius, is raised by circus owner Armando. Witnessing brutal abuses, Caesar ignites a violent slave revolt, leading apes to storm cities, overthrow human tyrants, and seize control, birthing a new simian era amid fiery chaos.
Battle for the Planet of the Apes – 1973
Years after ape victory, Caesar rules a fragile society integrating mutant human survivors, but gorilla general Aldo incites militarism and betrayal. Paranoid human leader Kolp launches a desperate invasion from ruined cities. Amid battles and internal strife, Caesar quells the coup, executes traitors, and vows peaceful coexistence, though tensions simmer eternally.
Planet of the Apes – 2001
In 2029, astronaut Leo Davidson pursues chimp pilot Pericles through a time-warping storm, crashing on futuristic Ashlar where evolved apes enslave primitive humans. Aided by sympathetic chimp Ari, he rallies slaves against warmongering General Thade. Unearthing his station's wreckage as sacred "Calima," Leo battles to return home, twisting timelines in revelation.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes – 2011
Scientist Will Rodman tests ALZ-112 on chimp Bright Eyes, birthing super-intelligent Caesar, whom he raises secretly to cure his father's Alzheimer's. Mistreated and confined to a brutal sanctuary, Caesar awakens fellow apes' intellect, orchestrates a daring escape, and unleashes a citywide uprising, igniting humanity's downfall through viral intelligence and rebellion.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes – 2014
A decade after the Simian Flu, Caesar rules a growing ape community in the forest. Human survivors from San Francisco seek a dam’s power, sparking tense contact. Trust breaks when ape dissident Koba fuels war. Caesar fights to protect peace, but betrayal and battle erupt, forcing both sides into a costly clash over survival and coexistence.
War for the Planet of the Apes – 2017
Caesar leads his apes against the Colonel’s genocidal human army. After losing his family to betrayal, he seeks revenge, aided by mute girl Nova and loner Bad Ape. Captured in a snowy prison camp, Caesar battles despair and rage, ultimately choosing mercy. He leads survivors to a hidden valley, securing the apes’ future as humanity fades under the Simian Flu.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes – 2024
Centuries after Caesar, young chimp Noa’s peaceful clan is attacked by Proximus Caesar’s raiders seeking ancient human tech. With orangutan Raka and human Mae, Noa infiltrates Proximus’s coastal empire. Exposing the tyrant’s twisted legacy, Noa sparks rebellion, frees enslaved apes, and reclaims Caesar’s true vision of coexistence in a divided world.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes sequel – 2027
This follow-up continues the new trilogy after Noa’s story. Expected to explore further ape evolution, human remnants, and new power struggles or alliances. Details remain under wraps, but it will build on themes of leadership, legacy, and interspecies tension. Targeted for theatrical release around 2027.
TV Series
Planet of the Apes – 1974
Astronauts Virdon and Burke crash in future ape-ruled Earth. Saved by chimp Galen, they flee General Urko and Dr. Zaius as fugitives. In episodic adventures, the trio navigates ape society—where humans are slaves—uncovers forbidden history, evades hunters, and searches for a path home while defying oppressive rule.
Animated Series
Return to the Planet of the Apes – 1975
Astronauts Hudson, Allen, and Franklin arrive in 3979 AD, finding advanced apes ruling a dystopian Earth. Hunted by General Urko and Dr. Zaius, they ally with Cornelius and Zira. The group explores mutant underground cities, battles ape forces, and seeks humanity’s lost secrets in this animated take on the classic saga.
