Planet of the Apes Movies: Classic Era
The original Planet of the Apes quintet represents classic science fiction cinema at its most ambitious and socially conscious. These five films, produced between 1968 and 1973, feature bold allegorical storytelling that tackles themes of war, prejudice, and humanity's relationship with nature.
This watch order focuses exclusively on the original timeline, allowing viewers to experience the complete arc of the classic series without the tonal shifts of later entries. The films build upon each other narratively, creating a cohesive saga that defined science fiction filmmaking for a generation.
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Planet of the Apes
An astronaut crash-lands on a mysterious planet where intelligent apes rule over primitive humans, forcing him to fight for survival in this twisted civilization.
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Beneath the Planet of the Apes
The sole survivor of an interplanetary rescue mission lands on the planet of the apes and discovers a disturbing civilization hiding beneath the surface.
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Escape from the Planet of the Apes
Three intelligent chimpanzees arrive on Earth in a spacecraft, stunning the world with their ability to speak. As humans become fascinated by their intelligence and use them for research, the apes plot their escape from captivity.
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Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
In a dystopian future where apes are enslaved by humans, Caesar, a highly intelligent chimpanzee who has been in hiding, emerges to lead a revolutionary uprising against his oppressors.
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Battle for the Planet of the Apes
In this fifth and final Planet of the Apes film, Caesar leads a peaceful community of intelligent apes and humans after civilization's collapse. However, both internal ape conflicts and external threats from underground human mutants threaten to destroy their fragile harmony.
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Other Film Series
Apocalypse
Grounded depictions of civilization-ending catastrophes as they unfold, from nuclear war and pandemics to environmental collapse and cosmic threats.
Florence Pugh
An acclaimed English actress known for her fearless performances in independent dramas and major studio films.
Greenland
A two-part disaster thriller following the Garrity family's fight for survival during and after a planet-destroying comet impact.
Mortal Kombat
A martial arts fantasy franchise based on the popular video game series about interdimensional fighting tournaments.
Tom Holland
An English actor who rose from child performer to global superstar through his portrayal of Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Tron
A groundbreaking sci-fi franchise following humans and programs within the Grid, a digital realm where computer programs exist as sentient beings.