You can go back to the land of the apes in 1080p this November. The Planet of the Apes: 40 Year Evolution Blu-Ray Collection will be released on Blu-Ray on November 4. This five disc set will contain all five feature films, loads of extras and special packaging and will be priced at $159.98 SRP. We have full details on the set below.

Special Features

  • NEW Science of the Apes BONUSVIEW - Scientists, anthropologists and sociologists discuss the facts and fiction of the first film

  • NEW “Beyond the Forbidden Zone” Adventure Game

  • NEW “A Public Service Announcement From ANSA” in HD - A mission report from the agency regarding their brave astronauts

  • NEW “Evolution of the Apes”- HD featurette tracing the apes story from the original novel to the screen

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  • NEW “Impact of the Apes” - HD featurette on how to market a worldwide pop culture phenomenon. The story behind the marketing and merchandising of one of the first ever film franchises and the series’ lasting influence on pop culture through the years

  • NEW HD Making-of Featurette for Each Sequel:

– Beneath the Planet of the Apes - “From Alpha to Omega: Building a Sequel”

– Escape from the Planet of the Apes - “The Secret Behind Escape”

– Conquest of the Planet of the Apes - “Riots and Revolutions: Confronting the Times”

– Battle for the Planet of the Apes - “End of an Epic: The Final Battle”

  • NEW Each Apes sequel will have an isolated score track in 5.1 DTS Master Audio

  • Behind the Planet of the Apes Documentary - Includes all new interactivity and timeline

  • Behind the Planet of the Apes Promo (1988)

  • Planet of the Apes Makeup Test with Edward G. Robinson (1966)

  • Roddy McDowall On-set Footage

  • Planet of the Apes Dailies and Outtakes (No Audio)

  • Planet of the Apes NATO Presentation (1967)

  • Planet of the Apes Vintage Featurette (1968)

  • A Look Behind the Planet of the Apes (1972)

  • Don Taylor Directs Escape from the Planet of the Apes

  • J. Lee Thompson Directs Conquest of the Planet of the Apes

  • Six Original Theatrical Trailers

  • Original Sketches by Costume Designer Morton Haack

  • Photo Gallery

  • Planet of the Apes Timeline

  • Interactive Pressbooks

  • Vintage Apes Newspaper Galleries

  • Advertising and Lobby Card Galleries

  • Behind-the-Scenes Galleries