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TRUE — Planet of the Apes: 1968 Release Confirmed

Verified on March 27, 2026

The sci-fi classic starring Charlton Heston officially premiered in February 1968 before its wide U.S. release in April of the same year.

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The original Planet of the Apes film was released in 1968.

Multiple historical records and film databases confirm the movie premiered and was widely released in 1968.

The film had its world premiere at the Capitol Theatre in New York City on February 8, 1968.
It was released across the United States on April 3, 1968, by 20th Century-Fox.
The movie was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and based on the 1963 novel by Pierre Boulle.
It became a major critical and commercial success, spawning four direct sequels between 1970 and 1973.

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