Planet of the Apes
First crash-landing into theaters in 1968, Planet of the Apes turned the sci-fi genre on its head—literally. When astronaut George Taylor discovers a world ruled by intelligent apes and populated by mute humans, it sparks a cinematic saga that explores civilization, survival, and what it truly means to be human. The original film’s twist ending became one of the most iconic moments in movie history, launching sequels, TV series, comics, and countless pop culture references that still echo today.
Over the decades, Planet of the Apes has evolved from classic pulp to modern masterpiece. The recent reboots reimagined the rise of ape civilization with cutting-edge motion capture and surprising emotional depth. Yet the core themes—power, empathy, and the dangers of human hubris—remain timeless. It’s science fiction with a conscience, wrapped in adventure, action, and some seriously impressive prosthetic work.
Whether you’re drawn to the original Charlton Heston classics, the clever 2001 reimagining, or the modern Caesar trilogy, Planet of the Apes continues to prove that evolution always has more stories to tell.
“Take your stinking paws off me, you damn dirty ape!”
- George Taylor, proving first contact doesn’t always go smoothly
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Planet of the Apes – Dr. Zaius 7-Inch Action Figure by NECA -
Planet of the Apes – General Ursus 8-Inch Action Figure by Mego -
Planet of the Apes – Gorilla Soldier 8-Inch Action Figure by Mego -
Planet of the Apes – Cornelius 8-Inch Action Figure by Mego -
Planet of the Apes – Zira 7-Inch Action Figure by NECA -
Planet of the Apes – Gorilla Soldier 7-Inch Action Figure by NECA -
Planet of the Apes – General Ursus 7-Inch Action Figure by NECA -
Planet of the Apes – Ultimate Gorilla Soldier 7-Inch Action Figure by NECA
Welcome to the Age of the Apes.
Fun Fact
Rod Serling, creator of The Twilight Zone, co-wrote the first Planet of the Apes screenplay. The word “ape” is spoken over 160 times in the original film—talk about commitment to the bit!
