Screen Rant

  • Maze Runner director Wes Ball is developing a new Planet of the Apes film for Disney and Fox. 1 / 8

    Caesar in War for the Planet of the Apes Vertical TLDR
  • The film franchise originated in 1968 with the first movie. 2 / 8

    Planet of the Apes 1968 Poster Vertical TLDR
  • 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

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  • Caesar's story is over, but War for the Planet of the Apes left the door open for more. 6 / 8

    Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes Teaser Vertical TLDR
  • War for the Planet of the Apes made considerably less at the box office than Dawn. 7 / 8

    War for the Planet of the Apes Caesar Vertical TLDR
  • Disney will need to reignite interest in the series. 8 / 8

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