Ready to go ape for some cinematic history? The *Planet of the Apes* franchise is a wild ride through dystopian futures, talking primates, and thought-provoking social commentary. But with multiple timelines and reboots, knowing where to start can be tricky. Here’s the lowdown on watching the *Planet of the Apes* movies in release order:
1. **Planet of the Apes (1968):** The original that started it all!
2. **Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970):** Exploring the dark side of ape society.
3. **Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971):** Apes travel back in time!
4. **Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972):** Caesar rises to power.
5. **Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973):** A fragile peace hangs in the balance.
6. **Planet of the Apes (2001):** Tim Burton's reimagining.
7. **Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011):** The rebooted origin story.
8. **Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014):** Apes and humans clash.
9. **War for the Planet of the Apes (2017):** The epic conclusion to Caesar's trilogy.
Enjoy the journey, and remember: Beware the talking apes!
