Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Decades after Caesar's leadership, apes have become the dominant species while humans survive on society's margins. When a new authoritarian ape leader starts to consolidate power and reshape the balance between clans, a young ape named Noa sets out to uncover buried truths about their origins. His search forces him to question stories he was raised on, to confront competing loyalties, and to choose a path that will shape relations between apes and the few human communities that remain. The film keeps major surprises under wraps, focusing instead on Noa's personal stakes, shifting alliances, and the moral costs of power.

Directed by Wes Ball and released in 2024, the movie builds on characters and concepts created by Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Josh Friedman, continuing the Planet of the Apes saga with new faces and expanded worldbuilding.

The film opened widely in theaters in 2024, marketed as a franchise tentpole and reaching a broad international audience, which helped reestablish the series on the big screen for modern viewers.

As a new chapter in a long-running franchise, the movie has already shaped fan conversations about legacy and leadership. Its striking creature effects and updated apes have become visuals fans reference, and the film's reinterpretation of Caesar's legacy has sparked debate about history, myth, and inheritance within the series.

Audience scores land above average, with a vote rating around 7.06 out of 10 from thousands of voters, indicating generally favorable viewer response. Critics and viewers note the film's emphasis on power, memory, and the ethics of rule, along with large-scale action and detailed production design. Performances by the cast, including Owen Teague and Freya Allan, are highlighted for giving emotional weight to an expansive, sometimes brutal world.