Released in 2001 and directed by Tim Burton, “Planet of the Apes” is a science fiction film that serves as a reimagining of the original 1968 film of the same name. Set in a distant future where humans and intelligent apes coexist in a complex and hierarchical society, the film explores themes of identity, evolution, and the consequences of societal conflict.

The story begins with Captain Leo Davidson (played by Mark Wahlberg), a United States Air Force astronaut who crash-lands on an unknown planet ruled by intelligent apes. Davidson discovers that humans on this planet are treated as primitive beings and enslaved by the ape civilization, which is dominated by militaristic and rigid social structures. As Davidson navigates this strange and hostile world, he becomes embroiled in a struggle for survival and freedom, challenging the established order and confronting his own beliefs about humanity and its place in the universe.