If you loved
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
J. Lee Thompson · Film · 1972
What hooked you in Conquest of the Planet of the Apes was the visceral struggle of a marginalized group rising against their oppressors.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Planet of the Apes
Franklin J. Schaffner · Film · 1968
Adaptation
Beneath the Planet of the Apes
Ted Post · Film · 1970
Books on the same thread
Congo
Michael Crichton · Book · 2003
Explores: Expedition, Corporate Espionage, Primatology.
If the primate-human tension in Conquest of the Planet of the Apes captivated you, this expedition into the wild offers a similar focus on primatology and the dangers of human hubris.
Animal Farm
George Orwell · Book · 1945
Shares a thread with Conquest of the Planet of the Apes: Class Warfare.
This classic mirrors the themes of class warfare and revolution found in Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, exploring how the dream of equality devolves into a cycle of corruption.
Tarzan
Edgar Rice Burroughs · Book · 1914
Explores: Man vs. Nature, Civilization vs. Savagery, Foundling.
The exploration of ape-human dynamics in Conquest of the Planet of the Apes finds its roots here, as this story examines the blurred lines between civilized society and raw animal nature.
Watership Down
Richard Adams · Book · 1972
Explores: Leadership, Courage, Hope.
Much like the desperate struggle for survival in Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, this tale follows a group of animals fighting to define their own destiny against overwhelming odds.
Series on the same thread
Future Boy Conan
Series · 1978
Explores: Environmentalism, Loss of Innocence, Technological Dystopia.
This post-apocalyptic journey captures the same spirit of hope amidst a technological dystopia that underscored the societal collapse and rebirth depicted in Conquest of the Planet of the Apes.
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
Series · 2006
Explores: Rebellion, Oppression, Political Intrigue.
Lelouch’s calculated rebellion against an imperial regime mirrors Caesar’s rise in Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, highlighting the moral complexity of leading a revolution against a systemic oppressor.
See
Steven Knight · Series · 2019
Explores: Survival, Prophecy, Tribal Warfare.
This story of tribal warfare in a broken world echoes the intense conflict between the survivors and the oppressed that defined the atmosphere of Conquest of the Planet of the Apes.
12 Monkeys
Terry Matalas · Series · 2015
Explores: Time Paradoxes, Fate vs. Free Will, Saving the World.
The high-stakes struggle to alter a bleak future mirrors the desperate mission in Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, focusing on the heavy price paid for trying to change history.
Podcasts on the same thread
Revolutions
Mike Duncan · Podcast · 2025
Explores: societal collapse, power dynamics, cyclical history.
If the mechanics of systemic uprising in Conquest of the Planet of the Apes intrigued you, these historical accounts provide the real-world patterns behind every successful and failed revolution.
Keep exploring
Common questions
What order should I watch the movies in if I started with Conquest of the Planet of the Apes?
To follow the narrative flow of the original series, you should watch Planet of the Apes from 1968 and Beneath the Planet of the Apes from 1970 before viewing Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, which serves as the fourth installment in the initial film cycle.
Is Conquest of the Planet of the Apes based on the 1963 book?
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes is not a direct adaptation of the 1963 book titled Planet of the Apes. While the film shares the franchise title and thematic elements regarding ape intelligence, the specific plot about Caesar leading a revolt is unique to the cinematic series.
How does the story of Caesar in Conquest of the Planet of the Apes relate to the 1968 film?
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes functions as a prequel to the events depicted in the 1968 film Planet of the Apes. The movie establishes the rise of Caesar and the societal shift toward ape slavery that creates the world found in the original 1968 production.
Should I watch Beneath the Planet of the Apes before Conquest of the Planet of the Apes?
Yes, you should watch Beneath the Planet of the Apes before Conquest of the Planet of the Apes. The release order maintains the chronological progression of the franchise, allowing you to see the development of the series world before reaching the specific revolt storyline presented in the later film.