If you loved
Beneath the Planet of the Apes
Ted Post · Film · 1970
What hooked you in Beneath the Planet of the Apes was the unsettling discovery that civilization hides a devastating, world-altering secret beneath its surface.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Planet of the Apes
Franklin J. Schaffner · Film · 1968
Adaptation
Escape from the Planet of the Apes
Film · 1971
Books on the same thread
Heaven's Reach
David Brin · Book · 1999
Like Beneath the Planet of the Apes, this story centers on adventurers uncovering a guarded secret that holds the power to fundamentally alter the course of human civilization.
Red Planet
Robert Anson Heinlein · Book · 1990
If Beneath the Planet of the Apes hit, Red Planet shares the thread.
3001
Arthur Charles Clarke · Book · 1997
Much like the evolutionary subversion found in Beneath the Planet of the Apes, this narrative explores the profound connection between human consciousness and our ultimate, often catastrophic, destiny.
The Teen Model Mystery
Carolyn Keene · Book · 1995
If Beneath the Planet of the Apes hit, The Teen Model Mystery shares the thread.
Series on the same thread
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
Matt Fraction · Series · 2023
If you were captivated by the hidden history revealed in Beneath the Planet of the Apes, you will appreciate this journey into a conspiracy surrounding a secret global organization.
Lost in Space
Irwin Allen · Series · 2018
You will find the same sense of dread present in Beneath the Planet of the Apes as these survivors confront the hidden dangers lurking on an unfamiliar, hostile planet.
Fallout
Graham Wagner · Series · 2024
This show mirrors the grim post-apocalyptic reality of Beneath the Planet of the Apes, forcing characters to confront the irradiated consequences of their ancestors' lost, broken civilization.
Lost
Jeffrey Lieber · Series · 2004
Just as the protagonists of Beneath the Planet of the Apes are forced to navigate a hostile environment, these survivors must confront the dangerous secrets held by their island.
Podcasts on the same thread
S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
If Beneath the Planet of the Apes hit, S-Town shares the thread.
Monsters Among Us
Derek Hayes | Audioboom Studios · Podcast · 2026
If Beneath the Planet of the Apes hit, Monsters Among Us shares the thread.
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Common questions
What order should I watch the series if I just finished Beneath the Planet of the Apes?
To follow the narrative timeline, you should watch the 1968 Planet of the Apes first, followed by Beneath the Planet of the Apes. After finishing that film, you should proceed to the next installment in the series, Escape from the Planet of the Apes.
Is Beneath the Planet of the Apes based on the 1963 book Planet of the Apes?
Beneath the Planet of the Apes is a direct cinematic sequel to the 1968 film adaptation of the original source material. While it shares the same universe as the 1963 book Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle, it follows an original story that continues the events of the first film.
Should I watch the 1968 Planet of the Apes before starting Beneath the Planet of the Apes?
Yes, you should watch the 1968 Planet of the Apes first. Beneath the Planet of the Apes serves as a direct continuation of the story, following the mission to locate the sole survivor of the initial interplanetary rescue flight that landed on the planet of the apes.
How does the plot of Beneath the Planet of the Apes relate to Escape from the Planet of the Apes?
Beneath the Planet of the Apes serves as the narrative predecessor to Escape from the Planet of the Apes. The events that occur while the rescue mission uncovers the secret beneath the surface of the planet directly set the stage for the subsequent story told in the 1971 film.