24 BTS ‘Planet of the Apes’ Shots to Feed Your Inner Monkey

Carly Tennes Published 05/13/2024 in wow

On Friday, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes hit theaters around the globe, serving as the beloved film series' 10th installment. But more than the flick's unique ability to make us root for the downfall of humanity — and cast Koba in every single movie released from here on out — this new film posed another question: How did the Planet of the Apes franchise become what it is today?

From monkeys getting into makeup to how enjoying a cigarette between takes has served as a common denominator between the franchise's decades-spanning films, here are 24 behind-the-scenes snaps from the Planet of the Apes' cinematic universe.

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Actors on set of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, c. 2014.
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Behind the scenes of ‘Planet of the Apes’ in Los Angeles, c. 1967.
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“Kim Hunter on the set of “Planet of the Apes" (c.1968)”
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“Roddy McDowell on the set of Planet of the Apes, 1968.”
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Actors on set of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, c. 2014.
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“Charlton Heston with an ape boy behind the scenes of ‘Planet of the Apes.’”
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“James Gregory as Ursus outside his dessing room during production of ‘Beneath the Planet of the Apes.’”
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Behind the scenes of ‘Planet of the Apes’ in Los Angeles, c. 1967.
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“Maurice Evans (Dr. Zaius) painting his nails during the filming of ‘Planet of the Apes’, 1968.”
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“Dr. Zaius, Planet of the Apes, 1968’”
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“Helena Bonham Carter on set of ‘Planet of the Apes’, 2001.”
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“BTS of the motion capture of Toby Kebbell playing Koba in ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.’”
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Behind the scenes of ‘Planet of the Apes’ in Los Angeles, c. 1967.
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“Maurice Evans taking a break on the set of ‘Planet of the Apes’ (1968).”
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“Behind the Scenes of ‘War of Planet of the Apes.’” ( 2017 )”
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“Cigarette break, ‘Planet of the Apes’ -1967.”
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“Angelique Pettyjohn screen testing for the role of Nova in the Planet of the Apes (1968).”
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“Andy Serkis on Twitter: ‘On set w/ #WarForTheApes contest winner Roxanne! Amazing audition video.’”
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“Linda Harrison and Charlton Heston filming Planet of the Apes, 1968.”
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“Helena Bonham Carter, Tim Roth and Tim Burton on the set of 'Planet of the Apes' (2001).”
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“From the set of 'Planet of the Apes (1968).”
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“‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ (2014)."
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“On location in the Forbidden Zone for ‘Planet of the Apes’, 1968.”
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“Chillin' on the set of ‘Planet of the Apes.’”

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Actors on set of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, c. 2014.
2.
Behind the scenes of ‘Planet of the Apes’ in Los Angeles, c. 1967.
3.
“Kim Hunter on the set of “Planet of the Apes" (c.1968)”
4.
“Roddy McDowell on the set of Planet of the Apes, 1968.”
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Actors on set of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, c. 2014.
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“Charlton Heston with an ape boy behind the scenes of ‘Planet of the Apes.’”
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“James Gregory as Ursus outside his dessing room during production of ‘Beneath the Planet of the Apes.’”
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Behind the scenes of ‘Planet of the Apes’ in Los Angeles, c. 1967.
9.
“Maurice Evans (Dr. Zaius) painting his nails during the filming of ‘Planet of the Apes’, 1968.”
10.
“Dr. Zaius, Planet of the Apes, 1968’”
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“Helena Bonham Carter on set of ‘Planet of the Apes’, 2001.”
12.
“BTS of the motion capture of Toby Kebbell playing Koba in ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.’”
13.
Behind the scenes of ‘Planet of the Apes’ in Los Angeles, c. 1967.
14.
“Maurice Evans taking a break on the set of ‘Planet of the Apes’ (1968).”
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“Behind the Scenes of ‘War of Planet of the Apes.’” ( 2017 )”
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“Cigarette break, ‘Planet of the Apes’ -1967.”
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“Angelique Pettyjohn screen testing for the role of Nova in the Planet of the Apes (1968).”
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“Andy Serkis on Twitter: ‘On set w/ #WarForTheApes contest winner Roxanne! Amazing audition video.’”
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“Linda Harrison and Charlton Heston filming Planet of the Apes, 1968.”
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“Helena Bonham Carter, Tim Roth and Tim Burton on the set of 'Planet of the Apes' (2001).”
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“From the set of 'Planet of the Apes (1968).”
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“‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ (2014)."
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“On location in the Forbidden Zone for ‘Planet of the Apes’, 1968.”
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“Chillin' on the set of ‘Planet of the Apes.’”