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Planet of the Apes Movies in Order
All ten Planet of the Apes movies span three separate continuities: the 1968 original saga, Tim Burton's 2001 standalone remake, and the modern Caesar reboot. Release order is the simplest way through.
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Why this order?
Planet of the Apes is not one timeline but three. Before you press play, it helps to know that the franchise restarted twice, so "what order" depends on which version of the apes you want to meet. Release order is the cleanest default because each era was made to stand on its own, and watching by release date keeps the originals' loopy time-travel logic and the reboot's slow build intact.
The original saga (1968-1973) runs Planet of the Apes, Beneath, Escape, Conquest, and Battle. These five share a single continuity built on a time loop, and they play best in release order, which is how the mysteries and reveals were designed to unfold. Just don't mistake release order for the in-story timeline: because of the loop, the later sequels (Escape, Conquest, Battle) are set in the 20th and early 21st centuries, centuries before the far-future world of the first two films. Release order is the recommendation; chronological order would actually scramble the saga.
Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes (2001) is a complete reboot with no connection to anything else; treat it as a standalone curiosity you can watch any time, or skip without missing a thread.
The modern reboot saga is where most newcomers should begin: Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), Dawn (2014), War (2017), and Kingdom (2024). This is a fresh, self-contained origin story for the ape Caesar, told with motion-capture performances and far more emotional weight. You do not need the 1968 films to follow it, though the reboot quietly nods to them.
The big gotcha is treating all ten as a single saga. They are not. Pick a continuity and commit. If you want one entry point, start the modern four; if you want the classics, start with the 1968 original. Fans of franchise-spanning sci-fi like Star Trek or Mad Max will find the same appetite for big ideas here, just wearing ape makeup.
Timeline 1968–2024
Every entry plotted by release year — see the gaps, clusters and revivals at a glance.
Where to play it today
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Frequently asked questions
How many Planet of the Apes movies are there?
There are ten theatrical films: five in the original 1968-1973 saga, one standalone 2001 Tim Burton remake, and four in the modern reboot saga (Rise, Dawn, War, and 2024's Kingdom).
What order should I watch Planet of the Apes in?
Release order is the simplest and recommended way through all ten. Newcomers can instead start with the four modern reboot films (Rise, Dawn, War, Kingdom), which form a self-contained story.
Do the three Planet of the Apes continuities connect?
No. The 1968 original saga, the 2001 Burton remake, and the modern reboot are three separate continuities. Each was made to stand on its own, so you do not need one to understand another.
Is the 2001 Planet of the Apes part of the other movies?
No. Tim Burton's 2001 film is a standalone remake with its own continuity and story. You can watch it any time or skip it entirely without missing anything from the other films.
Where does Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes fit?
Kingdom (2024) belongs to the modern reboot saga and is set many generations after War, continuing the world Caesar built rather than starting a new continuity.
Which Planet of the Apes movies feature Caesar?
A character named Caesar appears in the original Conquest and Battle, and a new Caesar anchors the modern reboot's Rise, Dawn, and War. They are separate characters in separate continuities.
Last updated · Sources: en.wikipedia.org, Wikidata
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