TMDb/Planet of the Apes Movie Discover how the Planet of the Apes franchise roars back to life with a new writer and director, following its billion-dollar resurgence and 2024's Kingdom. May 7, 2026 AceShowbiz - The Planet of the Apes franchise, once a cornerstone of blockbuster sci-fi cinema, experienced a resurgence in the 2010s following a rocky remake attempt by Tim Burton. Thanks to advances in visual effects and motion capture technology, the series was revitalized with a critically acclaimed trilogy centered on Andy Serkis' portrayal of Caesar. This trilogy grossed over $1.