Maze Runner director Wes Ball is developing a new Planet of the Apes film for Disney and Fox. 1 / 8
The film franchise originated in 1968 with the first movie. 2 / 8
It experienced a boon in popularity following the release of 2011's Rise of the Planet of the Apes. 3 / 8
Rise spawned two acclaimed sequels, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and War for the Planet of the Apes. 4 / 8
It's unknown if this new film is a full reboot or a continuation of the recent trilogy. 5 / 8
Caesar's story is over, but War for the Planet of the Apes left the door open for more. 6 / 8
War for the Planet of the Apes made considerably less at the box office than Dawn. 7 / 8
Disney will need to reignite interest in the series. 8 / 8