In 2011, the franchise was successfully rebooted with a focus on the origin of the ape uprising, utilizing cutting-edge motion-capture technology.
Directed by , this film was a "reimagining" of the 1968 original rather than a direct remake.
Astronaut Leo Davidson (Mark Wahlberg) crashes on a planet where talking apes rule over primitive humans.
The period between saw the Planet of the Apes franchise transition from a polarizing standalone remake to a critically acclaimed, high-tech reboot trilogy. Planet of the Apes (2001)
The practical makeup by Rick Baker is still highly regarded for its realism. The Reboot Era: The Rise of Caesar