The Legend of Tarzan

After years away from the jungle, Tarzan lives as John Clayton in high society with Jane, enjoying a precarious ease that hides his primal ties. When a delegation from the Congo summons him back, Tarzan trades the drawing rooms of London for the sweltering forest and jagged cliffs. The mission centers on a ruthless mining operation that threatens his people, their land, and the fragile peace he has built with Jane at his side. He must confront old foes and dangerous allies, navigating rapid rivers, hidden traps, and the moral grey area of colonial power, all while guarding those he loves. Dialed into his new life, he senses a duty to protect kin and forest roots that call him home.

Directed by David Yates, this big budget adaptation reimagines Burroughs' legendary hero for modern audiences. The screenplay comes from John Collee and Craig Brewer, blending action with character moments as Tarzan faces pressure from wealth and power and global audiences.

Worldwide, the film earned 356,743,061, a solid return on its 180 million production budget. The performance signals solid, lasting audience interest in a high energy jungle adventure that pairs big set pieces with a Western era sensibility across markets worldwide.

Tarzan's return to the screen kept the character in contemporary discourse for a time and showcased a polished modern take on the jungle hero. The film's canopy drenched visuals and adrenaline driven chase sequences echoed the era's blockbuster adventure aesthetics and helped push jungle epics in theaters for years ahead.

Reception leaned mixed to positive, with praise for production polish and action, while some critics found story familiar. Audiences responded to chemistry between cast members and film energy. The movie threads themes of belonging and authority, exploring Tarzan's struggle to reconcile his identities and defend land and people he loves.