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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the latest installment in the franchise, is a highly anticipated film set to hit theaters soon. With an intriguing plot centered around the aftermath of humanity’s downfall and the rise of ape civilizations, the movie promises to explore themes of power, and the delicate balance between species. The star-studded cast, including Owen Teague as Noa and Freya Allan as Mae, alongside captivating visuals showcased in the trailer, hints at an epic adventure that will captivate audiences worldwide.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Release date — when is Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes coming out?
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ release date is May 10, 2024.
The film’s pre-production began in October 2016 with ideas discussed by director Matt Reeves, and it went through various stages of development, including scriptwriting and casting, before entering filming in October 2022. Post-production and visual effects work followed the conclusion of filming in February 2023, leading up to the announcement of the release date.
Trailer — watch it now
You can watch the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes trailer below:
The first teaser trailer introduces a new, younger ape as the potential lead character, hinting at a shift in focus for the franchise. It also reveals that the apes will now communicate fluently in English rather than broken English.
In the subsequent full trailer, the emphasis shifts to Freya Allan’s character, Mae, who possesses valuable human knowledge sought after by the tyrannical Proximus Caesar. Another teaser trailer hones in on Proximus’ reign and Noa’s rebellious attempts to aid humans fleeing from Caesar’s pursuit, teasing a deadly chase.
Cast — who is in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes?
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ cast includes:
Owen Teague as Noa
Freya Allan as Mae
Kevin Durand as Proximus Caesar
Peter Macon as Raka
William H. Macy
Travis Jeffery as Anaya
Lydia Peckham as Soona
Neil Sandilands as Koro
Plot – what’s the story about?
In Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, set nearly three centuries after War for the Planet of the Apes, ape societies thrive while humans have regressed.
However, when Proximus Caesar, a bonobo leader, begins exploiting Caesar’s legacy to dominate other ape clans and uncover human technology remnants, Noa, a young chimpanzee, and Mae, a feral human, unite on a perilous quest. Their journey aims to shape the destiny of both species, navigating complex alliances and confronting the consequences of past conflicts amidst a world teetering on the brink of chaos.
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