Here’s a breakdown of the long-running sci-fi franchise in chronological and release order.
It works… only far better than intended.
They launched their voyage in 1972 and it is now, in their terms, the year 3978. and a twist ending that probably taughtM.
The Planet of the Apes movies through the years.Credit:20th Century Fox/Everett (2); 20th Century Studios
Night Shyamalana thing or two.
Beyond those enduring elements, the movie is a sci-fi sensation that fueled an ongoing franchise.
How doesEscapeeven exist in continuity with the previous movie givenBeneaths ending?
Rise of the Planet of the Apes.Everett Collection
Time travel, of course.
Their harrowing journey through capture, persecution, and desperate escape works as a fantastic standalone tale.
In reinventing the franchises setting and focus,Escapeessentially launches a separate timeline from what came before it.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.Everett Collection
The narrative has its share of tonal inconsistencies that can make the film feel quite preachy.
Still, director J. Lee Thompson delivers an engaging yarn anchored by another stellar turn from McDowall.
As the fifth film in six years,Battle for the Planet of the Apesrepresented the brands lowest point.
War for the Planet of the Apes.Twentieth Century Fox
Despite that pedigree,Apesfailed to revive the franchise.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.20th Century Studios
The original Planet of the Apes.Silver Screen Collection/Hulton Archive/Getty
Beneath the Planet of the Apes.20th Century Fox/Courtesy: Everett
Escape From the Planet of the Apes.Mary Evans/20TH CENTURY FOX/Ronald Grant/Everett
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes.20th Century Fox/Courtesy: Everett
Battle For the Planet of the Apes.20th Century Fox/Courtesy: Everett
The Planet of the Apes remake.Sam Emerson/20th Century Fox
