How to Watch Planet of the Apes (Reboot) in Order
To watch War for the Planet of the Apes, start with Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
Watch Planet of the Apes (Reboot) in release order for a first viewing — start with Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011). There are 4 films, released between 2011–2024. That is 8.7 hours of viewing. Only 3 are essential to follow the story — 6.3 hours.
The full checklist
0 of 4 watched- 1Rise of the Planet of the Apes2011Essential105m
- 2Dawn of the Planet of the Apes2014Essential130m
- 3War for the Planet of the Apes2017Essential140m
- 4Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes2024145m
Ranked by rating
Full ranking with scores →- 1Rise of the Planet of the Apes20117.4
- 2Dawn of the Planet of the Apes20147.3
- 3War for the Planet of the Apes20177.2
- 4Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes20247.1
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch Planet of the Apes (Reboot)?
For a first viewing, watch Planet of the Apes (Reboot) in release order, starting with Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) and ending with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many Planet of the Apes (Reboot) films are there?
There are 4 Planet of the Apes (Reboot) films.
Can I skip any Planet of the Apes (Reboot) films?
3 of the 4 films carry the main story: Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, War for the Planet of the Apes. The other 1 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with Planet of the Apes (Reboot)?
Start with Rise of the Planet of the Apes, released in 2011. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of Planet of the Apes (Reboot)?
Watching every Planet of the Apes (Reboot) film takes 8.7 hours. Sticking to the 3 essential films takes 6.3 hours.