War for the Planet of the Apes story

movie: War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) · 2017-07-10

A confrontation looms between intelligent apes, led by Caesar, and the humans for control of Earth.

16 total · 10 major · 6 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
ape-like being major There were sentient apes.
displacement by a rising new species major Genetically enhanced apes rose up and challenged Humans.
forced labor camp major The Humans were running a forced labor/concentration camp filled with apes.
genetic engineering in society major A genetically engineered cure for Alzheimer's disease resulted in the deaths of millions of people around the world.
genetically engineered person major Apes were genetically engineered to be intelligent.
human vs. captivity major Caesar and his fellow apes were held captive in an ape concentration camp.
human-made pandemic major A man-made virus, called the Simian Flu, was making Humans lose their ability to speak and reason at a high level.
slavery major The apes were rounded up and systematically used as slaves to do manual labor.
the dangers of unfettered scientific advancement major A virus, called the Simian Flu, that was used in the development of a cure for Alzheimer's disease fatally infected millions of people around the world.
the desire for vengeance major Caesar sought to avenge the slaughter of his wife and first born son by killing the Human soldier responsible.