Battle for the Planet of the Apes_
"The final chapter in the incredible Apes saga. The most suspenseful showdown ever filmed as two civilizations battle for the right to inherit what's left of the earth!"
The fifth and final episode in the Planet of the Apes series. After the collapse of human civilization, a community of intelligent apes led by Caesar lives in harmony with a group of humans. Gorilla General Aldo tries to cause an ape civil war and a community of human mutants who live beneath a destroyed city try to conquer those whom they perceive as enemies. All leading to the finale.
Starring
Roddy McDowall, Natalie Trundy, Austin Stoker
Box Office
$8.8M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
G
Google Play
25 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Battle for the Planet of the Apes earned $8.8M worldwide on a $1.7M budget — a 420% return on investment.
Year context
Battle for the Planet of the Apes was released 53 years ago in 1973.
Battle for the Planet of the Apes is a Action, Science Fiction film with a runtime of 1h 33m.
CAST (18)
Roddy McDowall
Caesar
Natalie Trundy
Lisa
Austin Stoker
MacDonald
Severn Darden
Kolp
Claude Akins
Aldo
Paul Williams
Virgil
Richard Eastham
Mutant
Lew Ayres
Mandemus
BP
Bobby Porter
Cornelius II
Noah Keen
Teacher
France Nuyen
Alma
Paul Stevens
Mendez
HL
Heather Lowe
Doctor
MS
Michael Stearns
Jake
CW
Cal Wilson
Soldier
Colleen Camp
Julie
John Huston
The Lawgiver
John Landis
Jake's Friend
BOX OFFICE
$1.7M
Budget
$8.8M
Revenue
+420%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
93 min (1h 33m)
Country
Rating
5.7/10 (1,021 votes)
Budget
$1,700,000
Box Office
$8,844,595
Profit
+$7,144,595
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Battle for the Planet of the Apes about?
The fifth and final episode in the Planet of the Apes series. After the collapse of human civilization, a community of intelligent apes led by Caesar lives in harmony with a group of humans. Gorilla General Aldo tries to cause an ape civil war and a community of human mutants who live beneath a destroyed city try to conquer those whom they perceive as enemies. All leading to the finale.
How long is Battle for the Planet of the Apes?
Battle for the Planet of the Apes has a runtime of 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Who stars in Battle for the Planet of the Apes?
The cast of Battle for the Planet of the Apes includes Roddy McDowall, Natalie Trundy, Austin Stoker, Severn Darden, Claude Akins.
How much did Battle for the Planet of the Apes make at the box office?
Battle for the Planet of the Apes earned $8,844,595 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $1,700,000.
What is the rating of Battle for the Planet of the Apes?
Battle for the Planet of the Apes has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 1,021 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Action
Science Fiction