Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

2024Movie145 minEnglish

Several generations following Caesar's reign, apes – now the dominant species – live harmoniously while 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 he's known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic66/100
Google Users94%
Director: Wes BallGenres: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure

Plot Summary

Many generations after Caesar's reign, ape clans have evolved into diverse, intelligent beings, while humans have regressed to a primitive, feral state. A young ape named Noa embarks on a harrowing journey that will cause him to question everything he has learned about the past and decide the future for both apes and humans. He encounters a mysterious human woman named Mae, whose presence challenges the established order.

Critical Reception

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its visual effects, action sequences, and world-building, while some noted similarities to previous installments and a familiar narrative structure. Audiences have responded well to the continuation of the saga, appreciating the new characters and the expansive lore.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stunning visual effects and immersive CGI.
  • Lauded for its ambitious world-building and compelling new ape characters.
  • Some critics found the plot derivative of earlier films in the franchise.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciate the film's impressive visual spectacle and the intriguing expansion of the Planet of the Apes universe. Many found the new ape characters to be well-developed and engaging, with the action sequences being a particular highlight. The film is seen as a successful continuation of the established franchise.

Fun Fact

The film utilizes advanced motion-capture technology, continuing the legacy of the previous trilogy, but also incorporates more practical effects and intricately designed ape costumes for background characters to enhance realism.

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kevin2019

kevin2019

"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" could very well leave you asking this question (and of course you are perfectly entitled to): Where are all the humans? The answer to that also provides one of the most diverting aspects of the entire fil...
Chandler Danier

Chandler Danier

Did I even watch this? It sucks. Apes are smarter but rely on human intelligence which somehow survives the stupid virus and now they have the hdd! Whoops. Spoiled the whole show. Sorry. It sucks anyway.
aGoryLouie

aGoryLouie

.#NOTMYCAESAR .#NOTMYMAURICE haha all jokes aside It wasn't bad, certainly not as good as Dawn and War but good enough It looks amazing, the majority of the CGI could pass as real and looking around the overgrown posthuman world was ...
TheSceneSnobs

TheSceneSnobs

The Planet of the Apes prequel films have been nothing short of astonishing, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes continues this trend with remarkable filmmaking. The decision to set this installment 300 years after the previous films, yet...
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

Whilst Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a competent and moderately entertaining addition to the franchise, I do wonder if there really was a need to make it? Kingdom (as I'll refer to it) is entertaining but it really does little, i...
Hotplix

Hotplix

"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" is a thrilling continuation of the acclaimed franchise, directed by Wes Ball. The film dives deeper into the evolving society of intelligent apes, showcasing stunning visual effects and a compelling narra...
Midi-chlorian_Count

Midi-chlorian_Co...

Just seen this and thought it was a pretty good edition to the series. The CGI is now good enough for what is probably our first really in-depth look at the ape civilization following the fall of man. Sure, it doesn't have as grandios...
r96sk

r96sk

Has its moments, though overall I kinda found <em>'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes'</em> a bit of a slog to sit through. The original trilogy are films that I do enjoy, they're very good. This fourth installment, however, underwhelmed ...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Quick question. So it was a virus that led to the role reversal between the speaking humans and their ape counterparts? Now the apes have the upper hand and humanity is back in the caves. What I don't really get is why everything is in ruin...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/kingdom-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-review/ "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is an intriguing addition to the franchise, full of fascinating parallels and a thought-provoking exploration ...