‘Planet of the Apes’ Returns After 6 Years

The franchise about the civilization of apes is back on the big screen with its fourth installment titled “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” directed by Wes Ball.

The trailer was unveiled on November 2nd, depicting events occurring years after those in “War for the Planet of the Apes” (2017). In this setting, apes have become the dominant species, living in harmony, while humans are confined to a shadowy existence.

The teaser for “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” slated to premiere in May 2024. Video: 20th Century Fox.

Images of an eagle soaring and a young ape holding hands lead the audience into the kingdom of the planet of the apes, the successor generation to Caesar. The antagonist character Proximus Caesar (voiced by Kevin Durand) begins to build his empire, leading a coastal ape tribe in search of modern technology created by humans.

Meanwhile, Noa (voiced by Owen Teague) raises questions about the planet of the apes’ past and embarks on a journey to oppose Proximus Caesar and change the world’s future. The footage also reveals some fight scenes between humans and apes as various factions coexist.

“Planet of The Apes” debuted in 1968, based on the novel “La Planète des singes” by French author Pierre Boulle. According to Box Office Mojo, the film grossed over $33.3 million, laying the groundwork for four sequels.

The second installment was remade by Tim Burton in 2001 but received criticism from industry experts for its quality. In 2011, 20th Century Fox rebooted the project with “Rise of The Planet of The Apes,” bringing many innovations in both content and technique.

The trailer for the second installment “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” the highest-grossing film in the franchise with over $710 million according to The Numbers. Video: 20th Century Fox.