Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a thrilling American science fiction action film directed by Wes Ball and written by Josh Friedman. Serving as a standalone sequel to the 2017 film War for the Planet of the Apes, it marks the fourth installment in the rebooted Planet of the Apes series and the tenth film overall.
The talented cast includes Owen Teague in the lead role, accompanied by Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy. Set 300 years after the events of the War, the story revolves around a young chimpanzee named Noa and a human woman named Mae, setting out on a revolutionary quest to influence the future of humans and apes alike.
The journey to bring this new Planet of the Apes film to life began in April 2019, shortly after Disney acquired 20th Century Fox. Wes Ball was appointed as the writer and director in December of that year. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, significant progress was made on the script. Casting commenced in June 2022, once the script was completed, and Owen Teague was selected for the lead role in August. The film’s title and additional casting details were revealed in the subsequent months. The main photography was done in Sydney between October 2022 and February 2023.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes had its grand premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on May 2, 2024. 20th Century Studios later released it in the United States on May 10. The film has garnered positive reviews from critics, capturing the attention of audiences worldwide. With a staggering worldwide gross of over $362 million, it has secured its position as the sixth-highest-grossing film of 2024.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Plot (Story Line)
Three centuries have passed since the events of War for the Planet of the Apes in the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
The story follows Noa, a young chimpanzee, who embarks on a journey with Mae, a human woman. Together, they navigate a world where ape and human societies are evolving and clashing, seeking to determine the future of both species. The film delves into themes of coexistence, evolution, and survival in a post-apocalyptic world where apes have become the dominant species.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Cast
- Owen Teague as Cornelius
- Freya Allan as Mae
- Kevin Durand as Proximus
- Peter Macon as Rector
- William H. Macy as Hagan
Other notable cast members include:
- Dichen Lachman
- Sara Wiseman
- Neil Sandilands
- Travis Jeffery
- Ras-Samuel Welda’abzgi
- Dean Knowsley
- Cliff Curtis
- Lydia Peckham
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Release Date
The movie Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes had its first showing at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on May 2, 2024. There was a special early access screening on May 8. It was officially released in the United States on May 10, 2024, in regular theaters as well as in special formats like IMAX, Dolby Cinema, 4DX, and ScreenX. Originally, it was supposed to come out on May 24, but the release date was changed to two weeks earlier to avoid competing with other movies during the Memorial Day weekend, such as “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” and The Garfield Movie.
kingdom of the Planet of the Apes box office
As of June 13, 2024, the movie “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” has earned $152 million in the United States and Canada, and $210.4 million in other countries, making a total of $362.4 million worldwide.
In the United States and Canada, it was expected that “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” would make around $50-55 million during its opening weekend, showing in 4,075 theaters. On its first day, the film collected $22.2 million, including $6.6 million from preview screenings ($1.6 million on Wednesday and $5 million on Thursday). By the end of the weekend, it had earned $58.5 million, securing the top spot at the box office. After “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” ($72.4 million in 2014) and “Planet of the Apes” ($68.5 million in 2001), this was the franchise’s third-best opening weekend.
In its second weekend, the movie made $25.7 million, experiencing a 56% decline in earnings, and it ranked second at the box office, just behind the new film IF.
Internationally, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” was projected to earn around $80-90 million during its debut. However, it ended up making $72.7 million. The movie had a strong opening in several key markets, including China ($11.4 million), France ($7.1 million), Mexico ($6.4 million), the United Kingdom ($4.8 million), South Korea ($3.2 million), Australia ($2.7 million), Brazil ($2.6 million), Germany ($2.2 million), and Spain ($2.2 million).
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