Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972)

Set years before the events of the original films, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes explores the rise of the ape rebellion. In a dystopian future where intelligent apes are enslaved by humans, Caesar, the son of the apes Cornelius and Zira, emerges as a leader. After witnessing the cruelty and oppression of his fellow apes, Caesar organizes a rebellion to overthrow the human regime. This film marks the beginning of the apes' rise to power, blending themes of revolution, racial oppression, and the struggle for freedom.