Directed by Wes Ball (from Maze Runner: The Death Cure), Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes continues the franchise, serving as a sequel to War for the Planet of the Apes (2017).
The film, starring Owen Teague (from It), hit theaters in 2024 and secured third place on the global box office chart until May, raking in an impressive $397,238,317.
In this article, find out everything about this movie that marks the beginning of a new trilogy.
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Where to Watch Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes?
The latest installment in the franchise arrived in streaming on the August 2nd. So you can watch it at home, in Disney+ by clicking here.
Plot Summary of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Many years after Caesar’s reign, a young ape embarks on a journey that will make him question everything he’s been taught about the past and make choices that will define the future for both apes and humans.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Review
With an 80% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, several points stood out to the audience:
- Visual Effects: Stunning scenery and the expressions of the apes make the viewer, for a moment, forget that they are “just” apes.
- References from the entire franchise: Even 300 years after Caesar’s time, the character remains important. As such, the film isn’t too different from what you’re used to, but now with a sense of “continuation.”
What to Expect from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes? (No Spoilers!)
It’s important to remember that the movie leans much more towards adventure than war. The mission was to introduce us to a new world with new discoveries, dangers, and a major problem brewing.
However, that doesn’t mean the film is slow. On the contrary! The hero is extremely charismatic, the wise one is very wise, and the villain is highly menacing. But the film shows us that none of them are entirely right, and the motivations driving each one are very compelling.
In short, the story revolves around introducing us to Noa, a young primate who embarks on an epic journey to find his place in the world after a family tragedy. We don’t believe that Noa is a descendant of Caesar.
Moreover, the film follows different groups of apes, what’s left of the humans, and their relationships are on another level now, which brings us some reflections:
- The distortion of Caesar’s history
- The importance of knowledge for all characters
- How far one should go to preserve their species
The last point even includes the human species, who can talk!
It’s definitely a film that leaves you with that feeling of excitement for the next installment in the series.
Now that you know what to expect from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, we hope this article has been valuable for you to enjoy yet another great movie.
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