Where to Watch the ‘Planet of the Apes’ Movies: Watch Order, Cast, & More
April 30, 2024
With the newest installment of the Planet of the Apes franchise premiering in theaters on Wednesday, May 8, you’re probably wondering which streaming service currently has the rest of the films.
Look no further — Hulu has everything you need to know about where to watch the Planet of the Apes movies, including watch order, cast, and the new Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) trailer.
Where to Watch Planet of the Apes
Wondering where to watch the Planet of the Apes movies before the theater premiere of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes on Wednesday, May 8? You’ve come to the right place — all Hulu subscribers can watch all nine films on demand from Hulu’s streaming library.
Planet of the Apes Movies
Planet of the Apes (1968)
The very first Planet of the Apes film follows the journey of astronaut George Taylor and his crew after they crash-land on a planet where apes and humans have traded places — meaning, apes are the dominant species and humans are primitive.
Exploring themes of prejudice, human arrogance, and power dynamics, Taylor faces captivity and oppression as he struggles to survive and escape this upside-down world. But the more he discovers about the planet’s shocking history, the more he understands what led to the downfall of human civilization.
Watch: Planet of the Apes (1968)
Planet of the Apes (1968) Cast
- Charlton Heston as George Taylor
- Roddy McDowall as Cornelius
- Kim Hunter as Zira
- Maurice Evans as Dr. Zaius
Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970)
The story of astronaut George Taylor continues in Beneath the Planet of the Apes, where he discovers a subterranean society of mutated humans worshiping an ancient nuclear bomb, leading to a catastrophic battle that could change the fate of both humans and apes on the planet.
Delving deeper into themes of power, survival, and the consequences of humanity’s destructive tendencies, Beneath the Planet of the Apes is widely considered a suspenseful and thought-provoking sequel to the original classic.
Watch: Beneath the Planet of the Apes
Beneath the Planet of the Apes Cast
- James Franciscus as John Brent
- Kim Hunter as Zira
- Maurice Evans as Dr. Zaius
- Linda Harrison as Nova
- Charlton Heston as George Taylor
- Paul Richards as Mendez
Escape From the Planet of the Apes (1971)
A dystopian future, time travel, and high-intensity action — what more could you ask for in a sci-fi movie? In the third installment of the original Planet of the Apes series, a family of apes travels back in time to just before the events that led to the rise of apes depicted in the first two films.
Watch: Escape From the Planet of the Apes
Escape From the Planet of the Apes Cast
- Roddy McDowall as Cornelius
- Kim Hunter as Zira
- Bradford Dillman as Dr. Lewis Dixon
- Natalie Trundy as Dr. Stephanie Branton
- Eric Braeden as Dr. Otto Hasslein
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972)
The fourth film in the original series takes place before the first Planet of the Apes movie, serving as a prequel and franchise origin story, where intelligent apes are enslaved by humans as laborers and pets. This leads to a revolution against human oppression, igniting a violent conflict that threatens to reshape the power dynamics of society.
Watch: Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes Cast
- Roddy McDowall as Caesar
- Don Murray as Governor Breck
- Ricardo Montalbán as Armando
- Natalie Trundy as Lisa
- Hari Rhodes as MacDonald
- Severn Darden as Kolp
Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973)
Serving as a sequel to the Conquest of the Planet of the Apes prequel, this fifth franchise installment continues the Planet of the Apes origin story. Can the apes and remaining humans find a way to establish peace in this post-apocalyptic world?
Watch: Battle for the Planet of the Apes
Battle for the Planet of the Apes Cast
- Roddy McDowall as Caesar
- Claude Akins as Aldo
- Natalie Trundy as Lisa
- Severn Darden as Kolp
- Lew Ayres as Mandemus
Planet of the Apes (2001)
Mark Wahlberg stars in this Planet of the Apes reimagination film directed by Tim Burton. More than a remake, this installment of Planet of the Apes involves significant changes to the plot and characters of the original film. While it retains the basic premise of humans encountering intelligent apes on a distant planet, there are many new elements and twists to the storyline.
Watch: Planet of the Apes (2001)
Planet of the Apes (2001) Cast
- Mark Wahlberg as Captain Leo Davidson
- Tim Roth as Thade
- Helena Bonham Carter as Ari
- Michael Clarke Duncan as Attar
- Paul Giamatti as Limbo
- Estella Warren as Daena
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
Rise of the Planet of the Apes tells the origin story of Caesar — the central protagonist in the “reboot” series and leader of the intelligent apes. Taking place before Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, this chapter of the franchise explores the circumstances that first led to the rise and domination of intelligent apes.
Watch: Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Rise of the Planet of the Apes Cast
- Andy Serkis as Caesar
- Karin Konoval as Maurice/Court Clerk
- Terry Notary as Rocket/Bright Eyes
- Richard Ridings as Buck
- Christopher Gordon as Koba
- Devyn Dalton as Cornelia
- Jay Caputo as Alpha
- James Franco as Will Rodman
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
The story of Caesar continues in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, picking up from the aftermath left by the events of Rise of the Planet of the Apes and a mere decade after a deadly virus killed most of humanity.
Now, plagued with military rule, social turmoil, and an economic crisis, humans and apes are struggling to co-exist.
Watch: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Cast
- Andy Serkis as Caesar
- Jason Clarke as Malcolm
- Gary Oldman as Dreyfus
- Keri Russell as Ellie
- Toby Kebbell as Koba
- Kodi Smit-McPhee as Alexander
- Kirk Acevedo as Carver
War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)
In the third and final installment in the reboot series, War for the Planet of the Apes continues the narrative of Caesar and his struggle to survive and co-exist with humans as he and the apes are forced into a war with humans led by a merciless colonel.
Watch: War for the Planet of the Apes
War for the Planet of the Apes Cast
- Andy Serkis as Caesar
- Woody Harrelson as The Colonel
- Karin Konoval as Maurice
- Amiah Miller as Nova
- Terry Notary as Rocket
- Ty Olsson as Red Donkey
- Michael Adamthwaite as Luca
- Toby Kebbell as Koba
How to Watch Planet of the Apes Movies in Order
The great thing about the Planet of the Apes movies is that although all of the movies are connected, they can still be enjoyed in any order — each film stands alone with its own self-contained storyline and characters.
However, watching in order by release date or by chronological order according to canon can enhance your overall understanding of the Planet of the Apes world.
How to Watch Planet of the Apes in Release Date Order
- Planet of the Apes (1968)
- Beneath the Planet of the Apes
- Escape From the Planet of the Apes
- Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
- Battle for the Planet of the Apes
- Planet of the Apes (2001) — optional
- Rise of the Planet of the Apes
- Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
- War for the Planet of the Apes
How to Watch Planet of the Apes in Chronological Order
- Rise of the Planet of the Apes
- Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
- War for the Planet of the Apes
- Planet of the Apes (1968)
- Beneath the Planet of the Apes
- Escape from the Planet of the Apes
- Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
- Battle for the Planet of the Apes
- Planet of the Apes (2001) — optional
New Planet of the Apes Movie: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
The newest installment of the Planet of the Apes franchise — Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes — is coming to theaters on Wednesday, May 8. The film stars Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Dichen Lachman, William H. Macy, and Owen Teague. It takes place years after the reign of Caesar, following the journey of a young ape that forever shapes the future for apes and humans alike.
