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War for the Planet of the Apes

2017, English. Directed by Matt Reeves.

For freedom. For family. For the planet.

Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet.

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Runtime
2h 20m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG-13

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7.2/10 from 10,095 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch War for the Planet of the Apes

War for the Planet of the Apes is streaming on JioHotstar in India.

Availability in India as of 14 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
11 July 2017
Country
United States of America
Written by
Matt Reeves, Mark Bomback
Budget
$150M
Box office
$491M
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What War for the Planet of the Apes is based on

War for the Planet of the Apes is based on Planet of the Apes (1963) by Pierre Boulle, published by Éditions Julliard.

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War for the Planet of the Apes: quick answers

What should I watch before War for the Planet of the Apes?

Watch Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) first.

What comes after War for the Planet of the Apes?

Next in the series: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024).

Is War for the Planet of the Apes worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 10,095 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is War for the Planet of the Apes?

War for the Planet of the Apes runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).

Does War for the Planet of the Apes have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for War for the Planet of the Apes. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

War for the Planet of the Apes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

War for the Planet of the Apes is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is War for the Planet of the Apes on?

War for the Planet of the Apes is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

What movies are like War for the Planet of the Apes?

If you liked War for the Planet of the Apes, try Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Planet of the Apes.

Who directed War for the Planet of the Apes?

War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) was directed by Matt Reeves and stars Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Karin Konoval.

What is War for the Planet of the Apes based on?

War for the Planet of the Apes is based on Planet of the Apes (1963) by Pierre Boulle, published by Éditions Julliard.

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