Over a span of nearly 50 years, the Planet of the Apes franchise has undergone a major evolution.
From live-action to an animated series to computer-generated images, the primates continue to take new forms as technology advances in the years since Pierre Boulle's 1963 novel was first adapted into a feature film starring Charlton Heston.
With the newest installment in the saga — War for the Planet of the Apes — set to hit theaters July 14, take a look at how these famous apes have changed since they first appeared on the big screen.
