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Planet of the Apes watch order

Planet of the Apes movies in order, release and chronological. Updated October 20, 2026.

Start the modern Planet of the Apes saga with Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), then Dawn, War and Kingdom. The original films (1968 to 1973) are a separate continuity, and the 2001 remake stands alone.

How to watch the Planet of the Apes movies in order: the full guide

All 11 films and series in the Planet of the Apes franchise, in release order and in chronological (story) order. The first in release order is Planet of the Apes (1968); the first in chronological order is Rise of the Planet of the Apes (set in 2011).

Release order

  1. Planet of the Apes (Movie, 1968): The 1968 original and its famous ending.
  2. Beneath the Planet of the Apes (Movie, 1970): The direct sequel to the original.
  3. Escape from the Planet of the Apes (Movie, 1971): Two apes travel back to 1970s Earth.
  4. Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (Movie, 1972): The apes' uprising in the original timeline.
  5. Battle for the Planet of the Apes (Movie, 1973): Ends the original film series.
  6. Planet of the Apes (Series, 1974): A short-lived TV series; optional.
  7. Planet of the Apes (Movie, 2001): Tim Burton's standalone remake; optional.
  8. Rise of the Planet of the Apes (Movie, 2011): Caesar's origin; starts the modern saga.
  9. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (Movie, 2014): Ten years later, apes and survivors clash.
  10. War for the Planet of the Apes (Movie, 2017): Caesar's story ends.
  11. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (Movie, 2024): Generations after Caesar, a new story begins.

Chronological order

  1. Rise of the Planet of the Apes (set in 2011): Caesar's origin; starts the modern saga.
  2. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (set in Ten years later): Ten years later, apes and survivors clash.
  3. War for the Planet of the Apes (set in Two years later): Caesar's story ends.
  4. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (set in Generations later): Generations after Caesar, a new story begins.
  5. Escape from the Planet of the Apes (set in 1973): Two apes travel back to 1970s Earth.
  6. Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (set in 1991): The apes' uprising in the original timeline.
  7. Battle for the Planet of the Apes (set in Years after Conquest): Ends the original film series.
  8. Planet of the Apes (set in The far future): A short-lived TV series; optional.
  9. Planet of the Apes (set in The far future): The 1968 original and its famous ending.
  10. Beneath the Planet of the Apes (set in The far future): The direct sequel to the original.
  11. Planet of the Apes (set in 2029): Tim Burton's standalone remake; optional.

Common questions

What order should I watch the Planet of the Apes movies in?

Start the modern Planet of the Apes saga with Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), then Dawn, War and Kingdom. The original films (1968 to 1973) are a separate continuity, and the 2001 remake stands alone.

How many Planet of the Apes movies and shows are there?

There are 11 titles in the Planet of the Apes franchise: 10 films and 1 series, released from 1968 to 2024.

How long does it take to watch all the Planet of the Apes movies?

About 31 hours for all 11 titles, counting every episode. The essentials only (9 titles) take about 17 hours.

What is the first Planet of the Apes title in chronological order?

Rise of the Planet of the Apes, set in 2011. In release order the first is Planet of the Apes (1968).

Which Planet of the Apes titles can I skip?

Planet of the Apes and Planet of the Apes. They are spin-offs, side stories or non-canon entries; the main story holds without them.