The "Planet of the Apes" reboot series, starting with Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), presents a modern take on the classic story. It follows Caesar, a highly intelligent ape, who is raised by a scientist, Will Rodman, played by James Franco, in a lab where experiments on apes are aimed at curing Alzheimer’s disease. The treatment enhances Caesar’s intelligence, and after a series of events, he leads a revolt against humans, freeing the apes from captivity.

In Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014), set years after the events of the first film, Caesar has established an ape colony in the forests near San Francisco. The apes live peacefully, but a new conflict arises when a group of surviving humans seeks to restore power in the city. Tensions escalate as both species face the threat of war, leading to a fierce battle for survival.

War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) concludes the trilogy, as Caesar struggles to maintain leadership while facing a ruthless human military faction led by a figure known as "The Colonel." As the war intensifies, Caesar is forced to make difficult choices that will determine the future of both the apes and humanity.

The reboot series focuses on themes of intelligence, survival, and the consequences of human experimentation, exploring the moral dilemmas of power, empathy, and the impact of violence. Caesar’s journey from a mistreated ape to a wise and reluctant leader is at the heart of the trilogy, with stunning visual effects, including the use of motion capture technology, bringing the apes to life in a way never seen before.