Updated: August 25, 2024

Planet of the Apes movies, beginning with the 1968 original in which a group of astronauts find themselves stranded on a world where apes evolved from humans, only to learn the shocking surprise about humanity's future. The series continues with Beneath the Planet of the Apes, Escape from the Planet of the Apes, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, and Battle for the Planet of the Apes. Each film offers a combination of smart, satirical writing and action-packed sci-fi adventure.