Planet of the Apes (Franchise)

The “Planet of the Apes” franchise, inspired by Pierre Boulle’s novel, depicts a world where humans and intelligent apes vie for dominance. Beginning with the successful 1968 film adaptation, it spawned sequels, a TV series, and other media. After a reboot in 2001, a successful new film series started in 2011, exploring the origins of the conflict. Disney acquired the franchise in 2019, announcing new sequels, including “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” slated for 2024. With a total gross exceeding $2 billion worldwide, the franchise encompasses various tie-ins like books, comics, and video games.