The 2011–2024 Planet of the Apes films rework the classic premise into a character-led saga about Caesar, an intelligent ape seeking freedom and a better future for his species. The series may appeal to Game of Thrones fans through its epic conflicts, political tensions, betrayals and tragic losses, despite its science-fiction setting and lack of fantasy elements.

Across four films, Caesar develops from a young ape raised by scientist Will into a leader confronting human oppression, war and internal betrayal. The films distinguish themselves from the 1968 original by avoiding space travel and a human protagonist, while using motion-capture effects and Andy Serkis’s performance to explore humanity, power and shifting moral loyalties.