War for the Planet of the Apes

Five years prior to the main events, the Battle of San Francisco took place, marking a significant conflict between humans and intelligent apes. This battle set the stage for the ongoing strife and tensions that follow between the two groups.

The U.S. Army battalion known as Alpha-Omega embarks on a relentless mission to locate Caesar and his ape colony. This pursuit highlights the military's determination to regain control over the intelligent apes, setting off a series of confrontations.

During an intense operation, Alpha-Omega attempts to assault an ape outpost. The highly skilled apes retaliate fiercely, resulting in the death of most human soldiers involved in the attack, except for four survivors.

In a surprising show of mercy, Caesar decides to release the remaining humans he has captured. This act reveals his character and establishes a contrast between him and the merciless colonel leading the human forces.

Caesar's son, Blue Eyes, alongside Rocket, discovers an oasis that could offer a new home for the apes. This revelation brings a glimmer of hope amidst the dark circumstances surrounding their existence.

That night, the Colonel of Alpha-Omega leads a brutal surprise attack on the ape colony. Tragically, Caesar's wife, Cornelia, and his son, Blue Eyes, are killed, deepening Caesar's grief and fueling his desire for vengeance.

Resolute to protect their tribe, Caesar, Rocket, Maurice, and Luca take on the role of decoys to allow the remaining apes to escape to the oasis. This selfless decision highlights their commitment to safeguarding their kin at great personal risk.

Caesar has a confrontation with Winter, who has betrayed the apes' location to the Colonel. Winter reveals the Colonel's plans to assemble a larger military force, making it imperative for Caesar's group to act quickly.

In a moment of wrath, Caesar kills Winter to prevent him from warning the approaching soldiers. This act marks a significant turning point, as it leads Caesar further down a path of vengeance and violence, clouding his judgment.

Caesar and his group meet Bad Ape, an intelligent ape who guides them to a military base converted from a weapons depot. It serves as a crucial location, offering strategic advantages for both the apes and the humans.

A human patrol tragically kills Luca, igniting Caesar's fury. This event compels him to lead a retreat, but it also intensifies his resolve to retaliate against the humans who threaten their existence.

While trying to rescue his captured tribe members, Caesar is captured by Red, a gorilla who has allied with the humans. This moment signifies the high stakes of the conflict and the personal losses Caesar endures.

The Colonel unveils the horrifying consequences of the Simian Flu's mutation, causing infected humans to revert to primal states. This revelation illustrates the catastrophic effects of the war on both species.

Amidst torturous captivity, the mute girl, later named Nova, sneaks food to Caesar, reigniting his hope for freedom. Meanwhile, Rocket's sacrifice to allow for Nova's safety underlines the bond and sacrifice within their group.

In a climactic battle, Caesar seeks vengeance on the Colonel only to discover the villain is afflicted by the virus. In an act of mercy, Caesar spares him, instead choosing to reflect on the cycle of violence that led to this moment.