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Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes is a multimedia sci-fi franchise that began in 1963 with Pierre Boulle's novel, which was later adapted into a film in 1968 starring Charlton Heston. The success of the movie led to four sequels, two TV shows, a remake from Tim Burton, and a reboot trilogy. The Planet of the Apes franchise has also seen success in video games and comic books.

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What Happened To Earth In The Original Planet Of The Apes Movies

The Planet of the Apes franchise has offered several versions of Earth's future, and the sci-fi epic has retconned its own story across the years too.

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Planet Of The Apes Officially Weighs In On 100 Humans vs. 1 Gorilla

Planet of the Apes officially weighs in on the debate over whether 100 humans can beat one gorilla in a fight, with an expected response.

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Is Tim Burton's Planet Of The Apes Canon? The 2001 Movie's Placement In The Timeline Explained

2001's Planet of the Apes holds an interesting place within the franchise thanks to the series' transitional phase in which it found itself.

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I Loved Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes, But Its Sequel Must Finally Do What The Franchise Has Been Teasing Since 2011

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes teased the return of the franchise's most important theme, and its sequel should deliver on that.

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Planet Of The Apes’ Caesar Replacement Is Not What I Was Expecting After The Andy Serkis Movies

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes signalled a new era for the iconic sci-fi film series, and the protagonist, Noa, is a particularly surprising chage.

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Andy Serkis' Caesar from War For the Planet of the Apes and Freya Allen from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Caesar’s Return In Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Was The Scene I Didn’t Know I Needed 7 Years After War For The Planet Of The Apes

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes began with an emotional scene that provided essential closure, along with a key metaphorical franchise handoff.

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Do You Need To Watch The Original Planet Of The Apes Movies Before The New Ones?

With 10 films in the iconic sci-fi franchise that spans centuries of in-universe time, it's fair to wonder if the earlier films are essential viewing.

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“We Never Saw A Body…”: Proximus Caesar’s Potential Return In Next Planet Of The Apes Movie Addressed By Star

EXCLUSIVE: Kevin Durand discusses whether Proximus Caesar could return despite being defeated by Noa in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

Noa holding out his hand in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
How The New Planet Of The Apes Movies Connect To The Original Timeline Explained By A Perfect Theory That I Fully Buy Into

The Planet of the Apes franchise includes ten movies released over the course of decades, yet one theory posits that almost all of them are connected.

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Raka holding on to the net while in the river in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
“The Best Visual Effects Shot I’ve Ever Seen In My Entire Life”: 1 Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Scene Leaves VFX Artists Completely Floored

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes gets a review from VFX artists, who particularly sing the praises of one key scene regarding Raka in the water.

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Freya Allan’s Planet Of The Apes Character Will Be The One To Break An Annoying Franchise Trend In The Next Movie

After Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, it seems almost inevitable that Freya Allen will break an irritating decade-long Planet of the Apes trend.

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An edited image of Caesar in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes with a green background.
The Best Planet Of The Apes Movie Still Hasn’t Been Topped, But I’m Confident Disney’s Next Sequel Can Do It

After Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the next movie in the series is set up well to top the best film in the Planet of the Apes franchise.

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Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes: How VFX Team Overcame The Challenge Of Combining Practical Effects & CGI Explained By Supervisor

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes VFX Supervisor Erik Winquist details how he and his Weta team balanced practical effects with CGI in the film.

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“Our Job Was Complicated”: How Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Levelled Up Its Mo-Cap CGI Approach From Caesar’s Trilogy Explained In Detail By VFX Supervisor

EXCLUSIVE: The VFX supervisor for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes talks about how the creative process changed from the reboot trilogy.

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How Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Director's VFX Past Influenced Oscar-Nominated CGI Explained By VFX Supervisor

EXCLUSIVE: Director Wes Ball’s VFX background helped shape Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Oscar-nominated CGI in collaboration with Weta Studio.

Raka from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes imposed over an image of Noa and Mae
Raka's Emotional Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Death Kept Changing All The Way Up To Release, Reveals VFX Supervisor

VFX Supervisor for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Erik Winquist, shares how many changes Raka's pivotal scene went through before release.

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“Humans Aren’t Done Yet:” Planet Of The Apes’ Next Movie Confirms We’re Still Far Away From That Statue Of Liberty Twist

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes makes clear that humans are not done fighting yet, implying that the new franchise is still far from its end goal.

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What Happened To Jason Clarke’s Malcolm After Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes

Jason Clarke had a big role in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes as Malcolm, but the sequel to the story did not reveal what became of him.

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When Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Is Set & How Far We Are From The Original Movie

2024's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes takes place hundreds of years after Caesar's heartbreaking death in War for the Planet of the Apes.

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Mae arriving at human colony in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes ending
Oscar Nominated 2024 Franchise Film Soars On Streaming After Nearly $400 Million Box Office

2024 was a big year for the franchise film, and one of the year's spring releases is now soaring on streaming after a box office near $400 million.

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