The *Planet of the Apes* franchise is a long-running series that includes movies and TV shows. It is based on the novel *La Planète des Singes* (Planet of the Apes) by Pierre Boulle, published in 1963. The franchise has seen multiple iterations and reboots over the years, with its central theme exploring the relationship between humans and intelligent apes in a dystopian future. Here's an overview of the main movies and TV shows in the franchise:
### Original Movie Series:
1. **Planet of the Apes (1968):** Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, this is the original movie based on Boulle's novel. It stars Charlton Heston and tells the story of a group of astronauts who crash-land on a mysterious planet ruled by intelligent apes.
2. **Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970):** The first sequel, which continues the story with the character Brent discovering a subterranean mutant society.
3. **Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971):** In this sequel, three intelligent apes escape their world and travel back in time to present-day Earth.
4. **Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972):** This film is set in the near future and explores how the apes begin to rise up against human oppression.
5. **Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973):** The final film of the original series, which concludes the story of the struggle between humans and apes.
### TV Shows:
- **Planet of the Apes (TV series, 1974):** A live-action TV show that follows the story of two astronauts who end up on a planet ruled by intelligent apes. The series ran for 14 episodes.
- **Return to the Planet of the Apes (1975):** An animated TV series that follows astronauts in the future trying to navigate a world ruled by intelligent apes.
### Rebooted Movie Series:
1. **Planet of the Apes (2001):** Directed by Tim Burton, this is a reimagining of the original film and features Mark Wahlberg in the lead role.
### The New Reboot Trilogy:
1. **Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011):** Directed by Rupert Wyatt, this film explores the origin of the intelligent apes and stars Andy Serkis as Caesar, the intelligent chimpanzee.
2. **Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014):** Directed by Matt Reeves, this film is set in a post-apocalyptic world where humans and apes are in conflict.
3. **War for the Planet of the Apes (2017):** Also directed by Matt Reeves, this film concludes the trilogy, focusing on the final conflict between humans and apes.
These movies and shows have become part of popular culture and are known for their themes of societal reflection and commentary on issues such as animal rights, power, and control.

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