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Is the Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection worth binge-watching?

Absolutely! The Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection offers a fantastic cinematic experience with rich world-building. It is highly rated by fans and critics alike, making it a perfect choice for your next movie marathon.

Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection

Q: What is the correct watch order for the Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection?

To get the ultimate experience, we recommend watching the Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection in the chronological order listed in our overview above. This ensures you follow the timeline, character arcs, and plot twists exactly as the creators intended.

★ 6.4 5 movies

ACTION · ADVENTURE · DRAMA · SCIENCE FICTION · 1968–1973

Experience the groundbreaking sci-fi legacy of the Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection. This legendary classic film series redefined cinema with its stunning practical makeup, shocking plot twists, and powerful social commentary.

Editor's Note

Experience the groundbreaking sci-fi legacy of the Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection. This legendary classic film series redefined cinema with its stunning practical makeup, shocking plot twists, and powerful social commentary. Featuring all five classic movies from Charlton Heston’s iconic crash landing in the unforgettable 1968 masterpiece to the epic climax in Battle for the Planet of the Apes this definitive sci-fi franchise remains a monumental achievement. Dive into the complete original Apes timeline and witness the terrifying evolution of a world where humanity falls and apes rule.

Watch order for the Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection

The Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection consists of 5 films released from 1968 to 1973. For the best experience, watch them in their original release order — this is how the story was meant to unfold within the Action and Adventure genre.

Planet of the Apes (1968)

Action Adventure Drama

When astronaut Taylor survives a crash landing on an alien world, he wakes to find the social order reversed in the most...

Score 7.7

Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970)

Adventure Mystery Science Fiction

When a second astronaut crash-lands on the ape-ruled planet searching for the crew of a previous mission, he finds far more than...

Score 6.1

Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971)

Action Science Fiction

Three chimpanzees land on 20th-century Earth in a salvaged spacecraft, and the world cannot decide whether to marvel at them or fear...

Score 6.4

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972)

Action Science Fiction

Twenty years after apes became the labor force of a brutal, authoritarian society, Caesar has been living in the shadows, hiding his...

Score 6.2

Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973)

Action Science Fiction

Caesar has built something fragile and worth fighting for: a society where apes and humans share uneasy ground after civilization's collapse. But...

Score 5.7

Release timeline

5 films · 5 years

PEAK

7.7

AVG

6.4

LOW

5.7

8.0

6.4

5.3

↑ PEAK

7.7

6.1

6.4

6.2

5.7

↓ LOW

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Frequently asked

What is the correct watch order for the Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection movies?

For the best experience, we recommend watching the 5 movies of the Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection series in their original Release Order. This allows you to experience the story exactly as it was intended for theaters.

How many movies are in the Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection collection?

The Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection collection currently consists of 5 movies.

Is the Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection series worth binge-watching?

Absolutely! With 5 connected films, the Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection franchise makes for a great movie marathon. Check out our timeline graph above to see the average viewer scores and spot the highest-rated (PEAK) movie in the series!