The term 'Dawn of the Planet of the APES' is a reference to the 2014 science fiction film of the same name. The movie is a sequel to the 2011 film 'Rise of the Planet of the APES' and is the second installment in the Planet of the APES reboot series. The film follows a group of genetically enhanced APES who are struggling to survive in a world where humans have been devastated by a virus. The APES must fight for their survival against a human army led by a ruthless colonel. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning over $700 million worldwide.