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20th Century Studios gave the Maze Runner trilogy director Wes Ball’s addition to the Planet of the Apes franchise, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (read our review Here), a digital release earlier this month, and the 4K Uhd, Blu-ray, and DVD release is scheduled for August 27th – but before we get there, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will begin streaming on the Hulu service as of August 2nd! All nine prior films in the series are also streaming on Hulu, so fans will have the chance to binge-watch the entire Planet of the Apes franchise there!

The story of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is set many years after the conclusion of War for the Planet of the Apes. Many apes societies have grown from when the Moses-like Caesar brought his people to an oasis, while humans have been reduced to a feral-like existence.

A while back, we heard that the physical media release of the Maze Runner trilogy director Wes Ball’s addition to the Planet of the Apes franchise, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (read our review Here), would feature a version of the film that would allow viewers to see the motion-capture performances of the actors, before the CGI magicians turned them into their ape characters. Now 20th Century Studios has announced a date for the 4K Uhd, Blu-ray, and DVD release of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: August 27th. And well before we reach that date, the movie will be receiving a digital release on July 9th.

A press release confirms that there will be a version of the film on the 4K Uhd that will allow viewers to see the actors’ performances with unfinished effects: “Fans can delve deeper into the franchise on 4K...

Wes Ball's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is driven by exceptional performances from its exciting and talented cast. Continuing the universe that was set out in Matt Reeves reboot trilogy, the new Planet of the Apes installment acts as a sequel to those films, even though its story will follow a new central ape. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is directed by Wes Ball (The Maze Runner trilogy) and written by Josh Friedman, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Patrick Aison. Kingdom's Rotten Tomatoes score indicates the movie has already been embraced by critics and moviegoers alike.

Reeves original Planet of the Apes trilogy chronicled the ongoing battle between humans and apes over control of the planet. It followed the apes leader Caesar as he fought the oppressive humans to protect his species and their homes. Though Balls upcoming sequel tells a different story, the...

The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is finally here, and both fans and critics have had the opportunity to voice their opinions on the movie and will be able to do it in the upcoming weeks. The Planet of the Apes reboot franchise has been one of the most successful reboots in history, with the new trilogy becoming a critical and commercial success. Now, a new trilogy set 300+ years after the first one is in the works, and it seemed that 20th Century Studios was taking a big risk with this new trilogy, but as things stand now – the risk had paid off!

Namely, as per the earlier critics’ reviews, the film has already been Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, with an 82% rating after 164 reviews. The fans are also very satisfied with the movie, as it seems, with the movie having an identical rating among fans as well.

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The Planet Of The Apes franchise has seen five feature films from the original movies, one from Tim Burton in 2001, a successful prequel series starring the amazing Andy Serkis, a live-action television series, an animated Saturday morning series, comic books, trading cards, action figures, you name it.

50 years ago in 1974 20th Century Fox came up with the clever idea to offer all five movies at once to select movie theaters, and program them together as a “Go Ape!” movie marathon.

Inventive marketing at the time, the films starred the incomparable Roddy McDowall, who played Cornelius and Caesar, in 4 out of the 5 movies. All the movies can now be found on streaming services.

In 2024, Pota fans were offered the chance to see the film on May 8th at the special Fan Event and “Go Ape” again!

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The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is less than a week away. Previews will start on May 8, 2024, while the movie will officially be released on May 10, 2024. The Planet of the Apes reboot franchise has been one of the most successful reboots in history, with the new trilogy becoming a critical and commercial success. Now, a new trilogy set 300+ years after the first one is in the works, and it seems that the studios behind the project are very excited about the possibilities that the franchise is offering. While everything that needed to be released ahead of the premiere has already been released, we have just now managed to find this epic South Korean poster for the movie, which we decided to share with you!

The poster, which you will see below, was drawn by South Korean webtoon artist Yongseok Jo, the author of the popular sports manhwa Wind Breaker,...

The morning of the “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” premiere, stars of the film Peter Macon and Ras-Samuel discovered they were staying at the same hotel while getting breakfast. And when they met eyes from either end of the buffet line, they did not greet each other with a wave or a simple hello, they did so as apes. Embodying their characters, they dropped their shoulders and shuffled together, hooting and panting at the sight of a friend.

“I’m sure we made a spectacle of ourselves,” Macon told Variety at the Los Angeles premiere Thursday. “[But] we met each other as apes first and human beings second. So that is never going to go away.”

As previously reported by Variety, the cast of “Kingdom” spent six weeks in “ape school,” where they learned to walk, speak, play and ride horses as their primate counterparts. According to director Wes Ball,...

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for The Fall Guy, The Idea of You and Unfrosted.

AFI Life Achievement Award

The American Film Institute presented the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award to Nicole Kidman on Saturday in Hollywood, with Meryl Streep, Reese Witherspoon, Morgan Freeman, Naomi Watts, Zoe Saldaña, Aaron Sorkin, Zac Efron, Miles Teller, Joey King, Mike Myers and Kidman’s husband Keith Urban all on hand to honor the star.

Miles Teller, Reese Witherspoon, Lee Daniels, Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep and Zac Efron Michelle Pfeiffer and David E. Kelley

The Idea of You premiere

Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Reid Scott and Ella Rubin joined producer Gabrielle Union and director Michael Showalter at the New York premiere of their Prime Video rom-com on Monday.

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The stars of the new movie Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes stepped out for the L.A. premiere!

Lead actors Owen Teague and Freya Allen both wore sheer outfits while walking the red carpet at the Tcl Chinese Theater on Thursday night (May 2) in Hollywood.

Also in attendance were co-stars Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, William H. Macy, Travis Jeffery, Lydia Peckham, Eka Darville, Neil Sandilands, and Ras-Samuel, plus director/producer Wes Ball.

The new addition to the popular franchise is 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.

The Planet of the Apes reboot franchise has been one of the most successful reboots in history, with the new trilogy becoming a critical and commercial success. We have already reported that a new sequel trilogy is being planned, starting with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which is set to be released next week. We have confirmed that the movie is premiering on May 10, 2024, with early screenings available starting on May 8, 2024. Now, as the premiere is just 10 days away, the studio behind the project has released the final trailer for the upcoming movie, which you will be able to see below.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will be set in the same universe as the original trilogy led by Andy Serkis, but 300 years in the future, as the Apes have taken control of the planet. Humans still exist but are considered animals, more or less. Ceasar is a name from history,...

"No one can stop the reign!" Well they saved the best trailer for last! 20th Century has debuted an excellent third & final trailer for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, continuing from the Rise of the Planet of the Apes trilogy featuring Caesar. Opening in theaters in early May in just a few weeks. Directed by Wes Ball, this takes place years after the events of War for the Planet of the Apes. Many ape clans have emerged in the oasis to which Caesar led his fellow apes, while humans have regressed into a feral state. One ape leader prevents the teachings of Caesar in order to enslave other clans while in search of the last traces of a secret human technology. While another ape embarks on a much different journey. Featuring Owen Teague as Cornelius, the son of Caesar. The full cast also includes Freya Allan, Peter Macon,...

The Planet of the Apes reboot franchise has been one of the most successful reboots in history, with the new trilogy becoming a critical and commercial success. Led by Andy Serkis, the trilogy was built on a long tradition of similar films, managing to bring a lot of new elements, as well as keeping true to the idea of the original story. And while the trilogy ended, the reboot franchise is not dead, as a new sequel trilogy is planned, starting with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which is set to be released very soon. In light of that, we have decided to tell you everything you need to know about the upcoming movie.

In this report, as you might have guessed, we are going to bring you all that we know about the upcoming Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes movie in one place. You are...

A chimpanzee rests its chin on its hand, looking like the ape version of Rodin’s “The Thinker.” “There’s a picture of me somewhere sitting in that exact same position,” Owen Teague tells me before assuming a similar pose, swinging his long arm up and brushing his palm against the bottom of his face.

“There’s something very soft about the way that chimps move. Their hands are just super loose.”

He’s no zoologist, but Teague, the 25-year-old star of next month’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” knows a thing or two about animal behavior. After landing the lead role of Noa, a chimpanzee living in a post-apocalyptic world where humans have surrendered their apex predator status, Teague spent days at a Florida ape sanctuary. That’s where he got up close and personal with primates — well, except for the orangutans. “Man, they smell terrible,...

The Planet of the Apes reboot series is still ongoing, even after the original trilogy has been officially concluded. Set 300 years after the original trilogy, the upcoming Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is set to start a new trilogy of films that will continue the reboot universe with new characters and a new storyline. The movie is officially releasing on May 10, 2024, with previews being available from May 8, 2024. Recently, we have reported of a new poster being released as part of the film’s promotion, but we now have news regarding the film’s runtime.

Namely, as AMC reports, the movie is listed as being 145 minutes (2 hours and 25 minutes) long, which would make it the longest movie in the franchise, surpassing Reeves’ War by a total of five minutes. This is certainly great news for fans of the franchise and indicates that a lot of effort has, indeed, been...

The Planet of the Apes reboot franchise has been one of the most successful reboots in history, with the new trilogy becoming a critical and commercial success. Led by Andy Serkis, the trilogy was built on a long tradition of similar films, managing to bring a lot of new elements, as well as keeping true to the idea of the original story. And while the trilogy ended, the reboot franchise is not dead, as a new sequel trilogy is planned, starting with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which is set to be released on May 10, 2024, with early access screenings available starting with May 8, 2024.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is set in the same universe, but 300 years in the future, as the Apes have taken control of the planet. Humans still exist but are considered animals, more or less. Ceasar is a name from history, with Noa...

"No one can stop the reign!" 20th Century Studios has revealed an outstanding second trailer for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, continuing from the Rise of the Planet of the Apes trilogy featuring Caesar. Set to land in theaters in May at the start of the summer movie season. Directed by Wes Ball, this takes place years after the events of War for the Planet of the Apes (2017). Many ape clans have emerged in the oasis to which Caesar led his fellow apes, while humans have regressed into a feral state. One ape leader prevents the teachings of Caesar in order to enslave other clans while in search of the last traces of a secret human technology. While another ape embarks on a much different journey. Starring Owen Teague as Cornelius, the chimpanzee son of Caesar. The ensemble cast also includes Freya Allan, Peter Macon, Eka Darville, Kevin Durand,...

The new trailer for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes reveals a new chapter in the franchise, set many years after the previous trilogy. The sequel explores ape societies that have grown and human civilizations in a feral-like state, with some groups unaware of Caesar's teachings. The film follows a journey of an ape seeking freedom and a young human woman who becomes key to his quest, promising exciting new developments in the story.

The new trailer for the next installment in the Planet of the Apes franchise, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, has now been unveiled at this year's Super Bowl. The newly released footage from the movie offers another look at the sequel, which takes place long after the events of 2017’s War for the Planet of the Apes and follows Cornelius, the chimpanzee son of Caesar. Check it out above.

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If there’s one thing apes are afraid of besides drowning, it’s George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road prequel Furiosa. To avoid conflict at the box office during Memorial Day weekend, 20th Century Studios‘ Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is moving to May 10 to avoid Furiosa’s wrath. The new date pushes Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes up by two weeks, giving the Wes Ball-directed action film time to earn more bananas at the box office before Furiosa inevitably leaves other releases in the dust.

The new date finds Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes competing with Focus Features’ Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black, Sony’s horror comedy Horrorscope, and an untitled release from Angel Pictures. It’s also worth mentioning that Mark Lindal’s The Garfield Movie, starring Chris Pratt as the voice of the Monday-hating, lasagna-eating orange Persian tabby...

Fans can take a trip to the “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” sooner than expected.

Disney is moving up the release date for the new “Planet of the Apes” movie from May 24 to May 10. It avoids a crowded Memorial Day holiday weekend that also includes the releases of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” and “The Garfield Movie.” The apes will now take on the Amy Winehouse biopic, “Back to Black,” on the new date.

“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” will also screen in Imax for the first two weeks of its release, marking a first for an “Apes” movie.

The new movie is set 300 years in the future and follows a new civilization of apes, monkeys, gorillas, orangutans and other primates. The previous reboot trilogy, “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” (2011), “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” (2014) and “War for the Planet of the Apes...

The Maze Runner trilogy director Wes Ball’s addition to the Planet of the Apes franchise, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, is set to reach theatres on May 24, 2024 – and in an interview with Empire magazine, Ball revealed that he has drawn inspiration from the likes of Star Wars and Apocalypto when putting together his Apes movie.

According to Empire, Ball is making Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes “an adventure movie, tonally distinct from the darker impulses of the recent Apes trilogy, while hoping to retain what made those films so special.” The director said, “When I first started on it, I said, ‘I feel like Apes needs a little bit of Star Wars’. It’s all still very grounded in reality, but it is essentially a quest narrative. Our main character – the young, impressionable Noa [Owen Teague] – meets characters along the way and becomes awakened as...

In 2011, director Rupert Wyatt relaunched the popular but long-dormant Planet of the Apes franchise. It was a grand venture, especially given the classic nature of the 1968 original screenplay with leading man Charlton Heston. Wyatt’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes would be the first of a trilogy. Together, the three films would give a complete and riveting account of the uprising of the primate class to become the dominant species on the planet. The sequels, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and War of the Planet of the Apes fell under the direction of Matt Reeves.

It has been five years since the apes waged war against humanity, leaving viewers parched with anticipation. What becomes of a world ruled by primates? Alas, there is hope for a conclusion. In the late spring of 2024, fans will finally see a conclusion to the dramatic epic. Here is what to...

"What a wonderful day!!" 20th Century Studios has revealed the first official trailer for the new Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, continuing the story from the outstanding Rise of the Planet of the Apes trilogy featuring Caesar. This one is directed by the talented VFX filmmaker Wes Ball, of the Maze Runner series and Ruin. Years after the events of War for the Planet of the Apes (2017), many ape clans have emerged in the oasis to which Caesar led his fellow apes, while humans have regressed into a feral state. One ape leader prevents the teachings of Caesar in order to enslave other clans in search of the last traces of a secret human technology, while another ape embarks on a journey to find freedom alongside a human girl. Starring Owen Teague as Cornelius, the chimpanzee son of Caesar. The ensemble cast also includes Freya Allan, Peter Macon,...

The Maze Runner trilogy director Wes Ball’s addition to the Planet of the Apes franchise, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, is set to reach theatres on May 24, 2024 – and today the first trailer for the film has arrived online, along with a teaser poster! You can watch the trailer in the embed above, then scroll down to the bottom of this article to take a look at the teaser poster.

The story of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is set many years after the conclusion of War for the Planet of the Apes. Many apes societies have grown from when the Moses-like Caesar brought his people to an oasis, while humans have been reduced to a feral-like existence. Some groups have never heard of Caesar, while others have contorted his teaching to build burgeoning empires. In this setting, one ape leader begins to enslave other groups to find human technology,...

The first trailer for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes reveals a new chapter in the franchise, set many years after the previous trilogy. The sequel explores ape societies that have grown and human civilizations in a feral-like state, with some groups unaware of Caesar's teachings. The film follows a journey of an ape seeking freedom and a young human woman who becomes key to his quest, promising exciting new developments in the story.

The first trailer for the next installment in the Planet of the Apes franchise, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, has now been unveiled. The newly released footage from the movie (not counting the trailer tease from yesterday) offers our first proper look at the sequel, which takes place long after the events of 2017’s War for the Planet of the Apes and follows Cornelius, the chimpanzee son of Caesar. Check out the...

The world of "Planet of the Apes" continues to grow, and the latest film has just cast Dichen Lachman in an undisclosed role, per The Hollywood Reporter. These days Lachman is most recognizable for her turn as the mysterious corporate counselor Ms. Casey on the excellent Apple TV+ series "Severance," but she's been a stand-out in sci-fi projects in particular for years now, with memorable turns in "The 100," "Dollhouse," "Altered Carbon," and more. She also appeared in last year's blockbuster "Jurassic World Dominion."

While Lachman's part in the story is still under wraps, THR's report also includes some plot details for "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," and the story frankly sounds pretty wild. The follow-up to 2017's "War For The Planet of the Apes" will take place years after the third film in the new franchise and bring viewers to a version of the world that sounds...

The Maze Runner trilogy director Wes Ball’s addition to the Planet of the Apes franchise, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, started filming way back in October, but some fresh casting news just arrived online today. The Hollywood Reporter has broken the news that Dichen Lachman – whose previous credits include Jurassic World: Dominion, Agents of S.H.I.E.Ld., and Severance – has a role in the film. Of course, details on the character she’s playing were not revealed.

Also in the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes cast are Owen Teague (It), Freya Allan (The Witcher), William H. Macy (Boogie Nights), Peter Macon (The Orville), Eka Darville (Jessica Jones), Kevin Durand (The Strain), Travis Jeffery (Unbroken), Sara Wiseman (One Of Us Is Lying), Neil Sandilands (Sweet Tooth), Ras-Samuel Welda’abzgi (The Clearing), and Lydia Peckham (Cowboy Bebop).

Ball’s involvement with Planet of the Apes was first announced at the...

Work has been underway for a while now on Wes Ball's new entry in the Planet Of The Apes franchise, Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes, but that isn't stopping casting news from getting out. William H. Macy is the latest addition to the ensemble.

With a script from Josh Friedman, Prey's Patrick Aison and recent Apes trilogy veterans Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, the new movie's strict plot is being kept under wraps for now, but we do know it takes place many years after the time of Caesar. And from the looks of the concept art, the planet has certainly moved on.

It's Owen Teague, The Witcher's Freya Allan and The Orville's Peter Macon are leading the cast, the film will also feature Kevin Durand, Sara Wiseman, Neil Sandilands, Eka Darville, Lydia Peckham, Travis Jeffrey and Ras-Samuel Welda'abzgi.

As with most of the cast,...

Deadline has reported that William H. Macy has joined the cast of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the next chapter in the Apes saga from 20th Century. It’s not clear who Macy will play in the movie, but he will be a welcome addition to the franchise whether he portrays an ape or a human.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes kicked off production in Australia last October with Owen Teague (The Stand) starring as the new lead primate. In addition to Owen Teague and William H. Macy, the rest of the cast of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes includes Freya Allan (The Witcher), Peter Macon (The Orville), Eka Darville (Jessica Jones), Kevin Durand (The Strain), Travis Jeffery (Unbroken), Sara Wiseman (One Of Us Is Lying), Neil Sandilands (Sweet Tooth), Ras-Samuel Welda’abzgi (The Clearing), and Lydia Peckham (Cowboy Bebop).

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"Planet of the Apes" is one of the most legendary and enduring sci-fi franchises we have. The original 1968 film that started it all, which was co-written by "The Twilight Zone" creator Rod Serling, is still regarded as one of the finest entries in the genre ever created. But a new era was launched with "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" in 2011, introducing us to Andy Serkis as Caesar and launching a new trilogy. Matt Reeves took over with "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" and "War for the Planet of the Apes," which closed Caesar's story but paved the way for a bright future. Now, that future is nearly upon us.

Next up will be director Wes Ball's "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," a continuation of the franchise under Disney, thanks to the merger with Fox in 2019. But what is this new installment going to deliver?...

Over the last couple months, director Wes Ball (the Maze Runner trilogy) has been assembling the cast for his addition to the Planet of the Apes franchise, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. First we heard that Owen Teague (The Stand) had been cast as the film’s lead primate. Since then, Freya Allan (The Witcher), Peter Macon (The Orville), Eka Darville (Jessica Jones) and Kevin Durand (X-Men Origins: Wolverine) have joined the cast in unspecified roles. Two weeks ago, it was announced that Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes had begun filming at Disney Studios in Sydney, Australia.

Now Deadline has revealed the names of five more cast members. They are Travis Jeffery (Unbroken), Sara Wiseman (One Of Us Is Lying), Neil Sandilands (Sweet Tooth), Ras-Samuel Welda’abzgi (The Clearing), and Lydia Peckham (Cowboy Bebop). Details on the characters Jeffery, Wiseman, Sandilands, Welda’abzgi, and Peckham will be playing have not been revealed.

Exclusive: Travis Jeffery (Unbroken), Neil Sandilands (Sweet Tooth), Sara Wiseman (One Of Us Is Lying), Ras-Samuel Welda’abzgi (The Clearing) and Lydia Peckham (Cowboy Bebop) have signed on for roles in 20th Century’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. The actors join an ensemble which also includes Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Peter Macon, Kevin Durand and Eka Darville, as previously announced.

While specifics as to the film’s plot are under wraps, it’s a continuation of the storied Planet of the Apes sci-fi franchise which goes all the way back to Franklin J. Schaffner’s 1968 same-name film. We understand that it will pick up many years after the conclusion of the most recent entry in the franchise, 2017’s War for the Planet of the Apes.

Specifics as to the new actor’s roles haven’t been disclosed. But Wes Ball (Maze Runner franchise) is directing from a script by Josh Friedman,...