(L to R) Noa (played by Owen Teague), Freya Allan as Nova and Raka (played by Peter Macon) in 20th Century Studios’ ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.’ Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2024 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
The latest installment in the ‘Planet of the Apes’ franchise comes centuries after Caesar’s reign. The story follows a young ape named Noa (Owen Teague) and his journey to free his clan from Proximus Caesar’s (Kevin Durand) tyrannical rule. The Apes epic is helmed by Wes Ball (‘The Maze Runner’).
In the film, the apes are the dominant species, and the humans are reduced to living in shadows. Noa’s clan lives harmoniously until one day, a squad of gorillas attacks his village, leaving nothing but ruins and taking most of the clan into captivity. Noa must rescue his his family and friends, even if it means teaming up with a human.
Joining Owen Teague (‘You Hurt My Feelings’) and Kevin Durand (‘Abigail’) in the cast of ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ are Freya Allan (‘The Witcher’), Peter Macon (‘The Orville’), William H. Macy (‘Ricky Stanicky’), Travis Jeffery (‘Before Dawn’), and Lydia Peckham (‘Cowboy Bebop’).
Where Can I Watch ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’?
Proximus Caesar (played by Kevin Durand) in 20th Century Studios’ ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.’ Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2024 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
The film premiered at the TCL Chinese Theater in Los Angeles on May 2nd, 2024, and arrived in theaters on May 10th. The movie received positive reviews, with an 80% Rotten Tomatoes score from critics and a 70% from the audience. The film opened to $58.5 million domestically and has since raked in over $170.7 million. Worldwide, the film grossed over $396.6 million, making ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ the third highest-grossing movie in the reboot franchise. The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes.
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Did you miss it in theaters? Don’t worry. The movie is now available for rent or purchase on digital for $19.99, respectively, on platforms such as Amazon, Apple TV, YouTube, Vudu, and more. For Hulu subscribers, the movie is now available to stream on the platform. Additionally, all nine films in the ‘Planet of the Apes’ franchise are currently streaming on the platform, including the original film from 1968.
Where to Stream: ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’
What’s Next for the Apes Franchise?
Noa (voiced by Owen Teague) in 20th Century Studios’ ‘Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes.’ Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2023 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Currently, there are no official announcements from the studio for a sequel to ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’. However, director Wes Ball eluded in an interview with Variety that this film is the first in the trilogy. When asked if there’s an intention to do two more, Ball replied, “Yeah, three is a good number.”
Wes Ball is also set to direct the ‘Legend of Zelda’ movie, an extremely popular and beloved video game.
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When Can I Get ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ On Blu-Ray?
Raka (voiced by Peter Macon) in 20th Century Studios’ ‘Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes.’ Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2023 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
For physical media lovers, ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ will be available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and 4K Ultra HD on August 27 and will include bonus features and delete scenes such as:
- Inside the Forbidden Zone: Making Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Documentary
- 14 Deleted/Extended Scenes with optional audio commentary by Wes Ball
The Blu-Ray will include “Inside the Lens: The Raw Cut”, and will feature a full length alternate cut with a split screen that compares the final cut with an unfinished VFX version. For collectors, there will be a 4K ultra HD steelbook available at retailers such as Amazon, Target, and Walmart.
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Watch the official trailer for ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ below:
The official synopsis for ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ is below:
Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike..
Who’s In the Cast of ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’
- Owen Teague as Noa
- Kevin Durand as Proximus Caesar
- Freya Allan as Nova/Mae
- Peter Macon as Raka
- William H. Macy as Trevathan
- Travis Jeffery as Anaya
- Lydia Peckham ans Soona
20th Century Studios’ ‘Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes.’ Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2023 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
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