swap title with Dawn

Yes. I always get them confused and can never remember which is which.

I think the first one could be called either Rise or Dawn.
The second one, maybe "Struggle for Planet of the Apes"?

No, basically.

Agree - I can only assume they weren't sure they'd get to make a sequel much less two, so they went with the more exciting sounding title

Agree. I just watched them for the first time over the weekend and thought exactly the same thing.

I agree. It’s hard to know which one sounds more accurate. Maybe this one should’ve been called “Before the Planet of the Apes” or something.