Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
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Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he's been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.
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- rg9400July 8, 2026I went into this movie expecting the kind of event blockbuster movies that exist nowadays purely to parade around the zombie of various IPs. This movie is definitely not that. Despite the obvious CGI required to portray the apes, the movie is actually not filled with action, instead taking a much slower and deliberate approach. I really appreciated that! I just wish the story and characters at the start were more engaging because frankly it feels a bit dull in the first half. The second half, however, introduces a new element that I found surprising and very interesting -- I just wish it comes significantly earlier in the movie. This leads up to a genuinely fascinating conclusion that thematically really worked for me. It introduces interesting new directions and ideas, and I definitely have some interest in watching the next movie. The problem, again, is that this movie itself doesn't always capture that same potential. Often times, it feels like it wants to build the pathos from the prior trilogy without ever earning it, with the swelling music trying to emulate a character arc. However, I do have to admit that this franchise still has some tricks left up its sleeves, and it refuses to follow the standard template for these types of movies in Hollywood, so even though my rating for this particular movie is a little bit lower, I still have a lot of respect for it.
- ZokkiieMay 27, 2026I was honestly surprised by how much I enjoyed this. Following up the Caesar trilogy was never gonna be easy, but the movie does a pretty good job building its own thing instead of just living off nostalgia. The worldbuilding is easily the strongest part — seeing how ape society changed over generations was genuinely interesting and gave the movie a different vibe from the previous trilogy. The visuals are incredible, the motion capture is still ridiculously good, and Noa makes for a solid lead you actually want to follow. Proximus Caesar was also way more interesting than I expected, even if the movie probably could’ve used more of him. The biggest issue is that it sometimes feels more focused on setting up future movies than telling its own complete story. The pacing drags in the middle, and a few human characters feel kinda bland compared to the apes. Still though, it’s a strong return to the franchise and a pretty promising start for whatever comes next.
- TechyourlustFebruary 12, 2026Honestly, it’s just a great "what comes next" story. It doesn't try to be a loud, mindless action flick; instead, it's this beautifully shot, slightly moody road trip about how the truth gets warped over generations. Watching Noa try to figure out the world while the humans scurry around the edges felt grounded and surprisingly tense.
- VarunOctober 19, 2024This was pretty decent for a legacy sequel. The vfx of this whole franchise is impeccable and just keeps getting better. Noa is an interesting protagonist as he begins from a place of weakness and ignorance but works hard to forge a path of his own and go against precedent to do the right thing. The plot is good but the pacing is a bit lacklustre in the middle portion of the movie. Raka is a cool character but he uncannily felt more human and is also underutilised. I liked how they handled the world building, how history gets warped into different myths and religions to serve the interests of village leaders or tyrannical despots to exercise control and how vital knowledge can easily be lost with the destruction of technology and books which may take centuries to recuperate from. There were some good moral conundrums explored towards the end too, with Proximus Caesar having some good motivations as a villain but Noa believing that the end doesn’t justify the means. The cityscape is beautiful, and although it is very natural for an abandoned world to turn out this way, it is starting to get a little uninspired after seeing similar visual representations in other movies and shows. Overall I enjoyed this movie and I’m really hoping this franchise goes on forever because there’s so much potential for great storytelling and action sequences and I’m glad that I still remain a fan after Caesar’s demise in the previous trilogy.
- Pascal BollierDecember 29, 2025these movies continue to deliver. while not as poignant or emotional as the caesar trilogy, it is a very good film and sets up future developments rather nicely. the highest praise i can give to a franchise is that i am actively looking forward to a new entry (you know, like marvel was til endgame) and this is certainly the case here!
- HakihikoOctober 11, 2025Impressive Visuals, but Missing the Heart of Its Predecessors “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” delivers on spectacle, scale, and visual craftsmanship — the motion capture and CGI remain top-notch, seamlessly blending realism with artistry. The world-building is immersive, giving a strong sense of evolution and history since the previous films. It’s clear that a lot of effort went into creating a believable continuation of this universe. However, while it looks great, the story doesn’t hit with the same emotional or thematic power that defined earlier entries. The pacing feels uneven, and some of the new characters lack the depth or nuance needed to truly connect. The performances are solid, especially considering the demanding motion-capture work, but the script doesn’t give them much to elevate beyond the surface. “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” tries to push the saga forward but doesn’t fully capture the soul or tension that made the last trilogy so gripping. It’s competent and visually stunning, yet narratively safe and emotionally distant. A decent continuation, but far from a worthy heir to the throne.
- Håkon GAugust 17, 2025Actually liked this movie, not a big fan of planet of the apes but i do like world end types of movies and its kinda that in the mind that civilization and humans have been redused to almost nothing and the climb back. Intriging. Looking forward for the next installment and hope a direct sequal to this movie.
- N8October 10, 2024I really liked this. The rebooted Apes franchise has been among the best and most interesting blockbusters of the last decade or so. It was on par with the previous 3 films, though on first impression this may be my least favorite by a smidge. One of the major highlights of the movie was the exploration of all of the different cultures that emerged in the generations that followed War. I loved the detail in how each of them dealt with Caesar's legacy and the world that Humans left behind. In a sense it reminded me of Fallout, despite the massive difference in tone. I've heard some people complain about the pacing being too slow, but a version of this movie that doesn't take the time to relish in the details is quite frankly a worse version of the movie. The religious allegory baked into the script was quite clever. The irony of us knowing Caesar's entire story that the characters in this can't know was quite clever and made for an engaging watch. The other highpoint of the movie for me was the visual effects. For CGI and photo realistic characters, this among the best uses of the technology that has ever been used. On a technical level the only thing on par with this is Avatar: The Way Of Water. Weta really is the best in the industry. Of course with VFX this good, you need a filmmaker who understands the technology on a deep scale, which Wes Ball certainly does. The motion capture as well is at it's most technically advanced. The level of detail in the faces of the apes is stunning. However beneath all of the bells and whistles. Motion Capture acting is still just acting. In spite of all of the cast giving good performances, and everyone was here was good, they all fall short of Andy Serkis's legendary performance as Caesar. Although that was one of the best performances of the 21st century so far, and I won't judge anyone for not being as good. The aspect of the movie I am most mixed on is the ending reveal of the humans in the bunkers. Quite frankly the poetic ending of War, with the might of the humanity being wiped out once and for all in that avalanche was the perfect ending for human civilization in this franchise. I can't see any future story about Humans versus Apes being as interesting as the two Reaves films. Quite frankly I would like to see this franchise explore new ground as it makes its way to the inevitable remake of the 68 movie. Kingdom certainly did explore new ground and I hope the sequels do as well. Everyone already knows how a human versus ape story will end.
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was released on May 8, 2024.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was directed by Wes Ball.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has a runtime of 2h 25m.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was produced by Wes Ball, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Jason Reed, Joe Hartwick Jr..
Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he's been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.
The key characters in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes are Noa (Owen Teague), Nova / Mae (Freya Allan), Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand).
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is rated PG-13.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a Science Fiction, Action, Adventure film.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has an audience rating of 7.7 out of 10.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes had a budget of $160M.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has made $397.4M at the box office.