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Planet of the Apes spans more than five decades and splits into three groups: the original series of the late 1960s and early 1970s, a one-off 2001 film, and the reboot series that began in 2011. Each group is easiest to watch in release order.
The reboot series that starts with Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) is a fresh start, not a continuation of the 1968 films, and Planet of the Apes (2001) is a stand-alone film. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) follows on from the reboot series.
The original series (1968-1973)
- Planet of the Apes 1968
- Beneath the Planet of the Apes 1970
- Escape from the Planet of the Apes 1971
- Conquest of the Planet of the Apes 1972
- Battle for the Planet of the Apes 1973
The 2001 film
- Planet of the Apes 2001
The reboot series (2011-2024)
- Rise of the Planet of the Apes 2011
- Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 2014
- War for the Planet of the Apes 2017
- Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 2024
How to watch the Planet of the Apes movies
You can pick a group and stay with it. Three simple routes:
- Original series: the five films from 1968 to 1973, in order.
- Reboot series: Rise, Dawn, War and Kingdom, in order.
- Everything: all ten films in release order.
Track Planet of the Apes in Cinopsys
In Cinopsys you can build a Planet of the Apes list, tick each film off as you watch it, and rate them as you go. A short franchise like this is easy to finish, and the list keeps your place if you pause between films.
Apes together
Ten films, one list. Pick a group, press play and let Cinopsys keep count.
Frequently asked questions
What order should I watch the Planet of the Apes movies in?
Watch each group in release order: the original five (1968-1973), the 2001 film, and the reboot series: Rise (2011), Dawn (2014), War (2017) and Kingdom (2024).
How many Planet of the Apes movies are there?
There are ten films in this list: five original films, the 2001 film and four reboot-series films.
Do I need to watch the original films before the reboot series?
No. The reboot series that starts with Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a fresh start and can be watched on its own.
Where does Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes fit?
It follows the reboot series that includes Rise, Dawn and War.