How to Watch Planet of the Apes (Original) in Order
To watch Battle for the Planet of the Apes, start with Planet of the Apes.
Watch Planet of the Apes (Original) in release order for a first viewing — start with Planet of the Apes (1968). There are 5 films, released between 1968–1973. That is 8.1 hours of viewing.
The full checklist
0 of 5 watched- 1Planet of the Apes1968Essential112m
- 2Beneath the Planet of the Apes1970Essential95m
- 3Escape from the Planet of the Apes1971Essential98m
- 4Conquest of the Planet of the Apes1972Essential88m
- 5Battle for the Planet of the Apes1973Essential93m
Ranked by rating
Full ranking with scores →- 1Planet of the Apes19687.7
- 2Escape from the Planet of the Apes19716.4
- 3Conquest of the Planet of the Apes19726.2
- 4Beneath the Planet of the Apes19706.1
- 5Battle for the Planet of the Apes19735.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch Planet of the Apes (Original)?
For a first viewing, watch Planet of the Apes (Original) in release order, starting with Planet of the Apes (1968) and ending with Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many Planet of the Apes (Original) films are there?
There are 5 Planet of the Apes (Original) films.
Where should a first-time viewer start with Planet of the Apes (Original)?
Start with Planet of the Apes, released in 1968. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of Planet of the Apes (Original)?
Watching every Planet of the Apes (Original) film takes 8.1 hours.
Last updated September 25, 2026