The "Planet of the Apes" franchise spans nearly 60 years and 10 movies, including the upcoming theatrical release "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," directed by Wes Ball. Initially based on the 1963 novel by Pierre Boulle, the film series has expanded to encompass a sprawling history of the future Earth ruled by intelligent primates.
In addition to suspenseful sci-fi stories with often sharp social commentary, the "Planet of the Apes" movies have delivered cutting-edge special effects, from the prosthetic makeup of the original films to the motion-capture technology of the recent prequels. Images and quotes from the movies have become embedded in pop culture, even for people who haven't seen the films themselves.
