Planet of the Apes Movies in Order
For release order, watch: Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, War for the Planet of the Apes, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. This sequence follows each film's theatrical debut and the evolving conflict between humans and apes across several years.
How to Watch the Series
Start with Rise of the Planet of the Apes to follow the rebooted continuity. Each sequel raises the stakes as apes gain intelligence and society while humanity declines. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes expands the timeline far into the future, showing how ape culture develops long after the earlier wars.
