French author Pierre Boulle publishes the novel that inspired the Planet of the Apes franchise.
The first Planet of the Apes film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner is released, establishing the franchise.
Sequel to the original film, continuing the story of the apes and humans.
Third film in the original series, presenting apes traveling back to contemporary Earth.
Fourth film in the original series showing the uprising of apes against humans.
Fifth and final film in the original series, depicting the aftermath of the ape uprising.
A live-action TV series based on the franchise airs, expanding its universe.
An animated television series expanding the story for younger audiences.
Director Tim Burton releases a new film rebooting the franchise.
Third installment of the reboot trilogy, depicting the war between humans and apes.
Early human societies develop on Earth before advanced scientific progress.
Humanity makes significant scientific breakthroughs, including genetic engineering experiments that eventually lead to the rise of intelligent apes.
Apes develop advanced intelligence and begin to organize into complex societies, marking the beginning of ape civilization.
Human societies collapse due to viral pandemic and internal conflict; remaining humans become second-class in the world dominated by apes.
Ape tribes establish settlements and governance systems, notably the ape camps seen in the narratives.
Initial conflicts and uneasy interactions occur between surviving humans and intelligent ape populations.
A major confrontation between human survivors and ape warriors determines control of key territories.
Humans discover ruins of old civilization thought to be a myth, including the iconic Statue of Liberty remains.
Humans realize their own role in their downfall and the rise of apes, learning about time travel paradoxes and the future they created.
