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- 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' rebuilds
- When: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is in theaters May 10.
- What to know: Generations after the death of our main chimp from the previous three films, apes dominate the overgrown landscape.
- Editor-reporter Laura Clark caught me up on the franchise. In this film, a virus has spread over the planet, causing most humans to regress to a feral state. Relatable!
- The franchise is known for its hyperrealistic visual effects. Director Wes Ball plans to release a pared-down version of the movie so audiences can better appreciate the "level of craft and artistry.”
- Longtime star Andy Serkis is out, but new talent Owen Teague and Freya Allan give the franchise a refresh.
- Why I’ll be watching: I saw the extremely different movie Sasquatch Sunset a few weeks ago, and now I’m hooked on the nuances of primate politics.
- — Kelsey Weekman
- May 8, 2024
1. Planet of the Apes. 1968 1h 52m G. 8.0 (196K) Rate. 79 Metascore. An astronaut crew crash-lands on a planet where highly intelligent non-human ape species are dominant and humans are enslaved. Director Franklin J. Schaffner Stars Charlton Heston Roddy McDowall Kim Hunter. 2. Beneath the Planet of the Apes. 1970 1h 35m G. 6.0 (53K) Rate.
Planet of the Apes is the longest-running American science-fiction film series and has grossed a total of over US$2 billion worldwide, against a combined budget of $567.5 million. It has received particular attention among film critics for its treatment of racial issues.
Apr 26, 2024 · By Jennifer McDonough Updated: April 26, 2024. Discover the vast, long-running world of Planet of the Apes with a breakdown of every film released in the franchise. The mostly-venerable Planet of the Apes franchise has wowed and delighted audiences since its blockbuster 1968 original film.
Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar's reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and...
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Jul 27, 2001 · Planet of the Apes: Directed by Tim Burton. With Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Clarke Duncan. In 2029, an Air Force astronaut crash-lands on a mysterious planet where evolved, talking apes dominate a race of primitive humans.
May 2, 2024 · How Many Planet of the Apes Movies Are There? There are a total of nine movies set within the Planet of the Apes universe, starting with the 1968 original and its four sequels. The...
May 10, 2024. Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction. Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise 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.
