Planet of the Apes Updated Timeline - Prequels and OG Movies

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The timeline of the Planet of the Apes movies spans from 1972 to the 2300s, showcasing the evolution of apes gaining intelligence, leading to conflicts and alliances with humans, ultimately creating a new society where they coexist in peace.

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Begins in 1972 with astronauts traveling to the future, leading to a crash landing on a planet dominated by intelligent apes.
Events of the original movies lead to an alternate timeline where apes land on Earth and try to prevent a future where apes rule over humans.

In 2029, astronaut Leo Davidson lands on a planet ruled by advanced talking apes, realizing Earth has a parallel history where apes evolved instead of humans.

2011 marks the start of the prequels with scientist Will Rodman discovering heightened intelligence in apes, leading to the birth of Caesar.
The Simian Flu pandemic in 2016 drastically reduces the human population, setting the stage for conflict between humans and apes.

The film series culminates in a war between Caesar's ape community and the US military in 2028.
By the 2300s, in the upcoming film "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," apes have established a Bronze Age society coexisting with humans.

"The species have developed a mutual trust and are now living in peace, with humans considered as one of the ape species too."
"Caesar aims to establish a planet where apes are the dominant species."
"The Simon Flu pandemic targets only humans, leading to a drastic reduction in the human population."
"The kingdom of the Planet of the Apes film provides a modern reimagining of the original narrative, expanding the franchise's timeline."
"Apes have developed a Bronze Age Society in the 2300s with the help of lost human archotech."

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