PLANET OF THE APES
Planet of the Apes is an iconic science fiction media franchise originating from Pierre Boulle's 1963 French novel La Planète des singes. Spanning ten feature films, two television series, multiple video games, and extensive comic book runs, the saga explores themes of societal collapse and the conflict between humans and intelligent simians.
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Overview
Created by French author Pierre Boulle with his 1963 satirical novel La Planète des singes, Planet of the Apes has expanded into a multi-generational transmedia franchise.
The property encompasses ten theatrical feature films released between 1968 and 2024, an upcoming project helmed by director Matt Shakman, two 1970s television series, multiple video games, and expansive comic book series.
Over its six-decade history, the franchise has continually reinvented itself while examining the complex dynamics of civilization, humanity, and ape dominance.
Origins
The franchise began in 1963 with the publication of La Planète des singes by French author Pierre Boulle, published in France by Éditions Julliard and later released in English as Planet of the Apes and Monkey Planet.
Boulle's novel tells the story of French journalist Ulysse Mérou, who journeys to a planet orbiting Betelgeuse where civilized, highly intelligent apes rule and feral humans are hunted.
Producer Arthur P. Jacobs and APJAC Productions adapted the book for 20th Century Fox into the classic 1968 feature film starring Charlton Heston, launching the cinematic saga.
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes grossed over $397 million worldwide following its May 2024 theatrical release.
