The Planet of the Apes franchise

The Planet of the Apes franchise is a science fiction series exploring a future Earth where apes have evolved to become intelligent and dominant, overshadowing humans. It began with the 1968 film based on Pierre Boulle’s novel, depicting a world where humans are subjugated. Over time, it expanded into movies, TV shows, comics, and books, exploring themes of evolution, technology, societal power struggles, and morality. The franchise examines the consequences of scientific experimentation and human folly, highlighting complex relationships between species and raising questions about civilization, freedom, and ethics.