The Future Looks Bright for ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’
The beloved Planet of the Apes franchise is back with an all-new installment that promises to take audiences on an epic adventure to a futuristic world where apes rule supreme. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes serves as a sequel to the critically acclaimed 2017 film War for the Planet of the Apes, which concluded the gripping Caesar trilogy. Directed by Wes Ball of Maze Runner fame, Kingdom transports viewers hundreds of years into the future after the events of the last film to focus on a new ape hero named Noa and his quest to protect a young human girl in a world where humans have regressed back into primitive beings.
Return of a Blockbuster Franchise
Ever since the 1968 original starring Charlton Heston crash landed on the big screen, the Planet of the Apes series has captured the imaginations of moviegoers with its high-concept storylines that blend sci-fi, action and social commentary. The 2011 franchise reboot Rise of the Planet of the Apes was a surprise smash hit, praised for its jaw-dropping special effects and emotional story. That film spawned two extremely popular sequels, 2014’s Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and 2017’s War for the Planet of the Apes, which together grossed over $1.6 billion at the global box office. Kingdom looks to reignite audience passion for this beloved series.
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A Stellar Pedigree On and Off Screen
Kingdom reunites many of the creative talents responsible for the success of the last three Apes films. Acclaimed screenwriters Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver and Patrick Aison helped craft the script. Producers Peter Chernin and star Jason Reed are also franchise veterans. Of course the most exciting returnee is director Wes Ball, who displayed his talents for directing large scale sci-fi adventures and creating emotionally resonant stories with the Maze Runner trilogy. Ball has assembled a stellar international cast led by up-and-comers Owen Teague and Freya Allan alongside veteran actor Kevin Durand as the villainous Proximus Caesar. The impressive special effects will be provided by the legendary Weta Digital studio.
On May 10, a kingdom rises. #KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes pic.twitter.com/5T0i17c8S5
— Disney (@Disney) February 12, 2024
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The Story So Far
The last time audiences saw Caesar, he was gravely injured after a climatic battle with the ruthless Colonel in War for the Planet of the Apes. Fast forward 300 years later to Kingdom’s post-apocalyptic world where ape civilizations have advanced remarkably while toy have regressed to a feral state. The new protagonist is a chimpanzee named Noa who lives in this strange future. He befriends a young human woman named Nova and together they go on a perilous adventure to protect each other against Proximus Caesar, an Iron-fisted bonobo ruler who distorts ape leader Caesar’s original teachings in order to enslave rival ape clans. Noa and Nova must unlock secrets from the past in order to determine the fate of both their species.
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What the Future Holds
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes promises to be an emotional, character-driven blockbuster equipped with groundbreaking special effects and high stakes action. Early footage suggests the movie will pose thought-provoking questions about the ethical use of advanced technology and the fragility of power run amok. If Kingdom is a hit with audiences, 20th Century Studios hopes to produce two additional sequels to round out a brand new Apes trilogy for modern audiences. Like its time-traveling protagonist Noa gazing towards the horizon, the future looks bright for this reinvigorated franchise. Mark your calendars for Kingdom’s release on May 10, 2024.
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