The modern Apes reboot trilogy in release order — Rise, Dawn, War, and Kingdom
This guide lists every main Planet of the Apes film in release order — the sequence audiences originally experienced them. Release order is the best marathon for first-time viewers because character introductions, callbacks, and story twists land naturally. 4 films are included below with posters, ratings, and direct links.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) opens the Planet of the Apes marathon in release order — the natural starting point before the sequels and callbacks. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) is a core middle chapter for Planet of the Apes fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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In release order, War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Planet of the Apes entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) closes the main Planet of the Apes film line-up in release order — save it for when you want the saga's last chapter. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
OpenRelease order is the standard recommendation for first-time viewers. It matches how the movie were originally released and keeps the story easy to follow.
This guide includes 4 movies in the recommended watch order. Streaming availability may vary by region.
Yes. Chronological order follows in-universe events rather than premiere dates. Release order is easier for first-time viewers; chronological order works better on a rewatch.
Streaming availability changes by country and platform. Check MovieLinks for current options, trailers, and related titles in the Planet of the Apes universe.
