Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes review

The summer blockbusters have really arrived now. With The Fall Guy already out, next was Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Synopsis of the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes takes place generations after Caesar’s rule. Apes have formed various societies, while humans are reduced to a feral state. The story centers on a young chimpanzee named Noa.

Noa’s world is upended when his ape clan is raided by a brutal group led by Sylva. Noa escapes but finds his family captured.

On his quest to find his kin, Noa encounters a wise orangutan named Raka and an unexpected ally: a mute human woman named Nova. Their journey forces Noa to confront the truth about the past and the future of apes and humans.

Cast and crew

Director: Wes Ball

Writers:

Josh Friedman
Rick Jaffa
Amanda Silver

Main Cast:

Owen Teague as Noa (a young chimpanzee hunter)
Kevin Durand as Proximus Caesar (an ambitious ape leader)
Peter Macon as Raka (a wise orangutan)
Freya Allan as Nova

Other Cast (listed alphabetically):

Eka Darville as Sylva (general of Proximus Caesar’s ape clan)
Travis Jeffery as Anaya (Noa’s best friend)
Dichen Lachman (Korina)
William H. Macy (Trevathon)
Lydia Peckham as Soona
Neil Sandilands as Koro (Noa’s father)
Sara Wiseman as Dar (Noa’s mother)
Ras-Samuel Weld A’abzgi (Lightning)

Here are some interesting facts about Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes:

Generational Leap: The movie takes place roughly 300 years after the events of War for the Planet of the Apes (2017). This means Caesar’s influence has become a distant memory for the ape society.
New Caesar on the Block: A villainous ape leader named Proximus Caesar emerges. He twists Caesar’s teachings to justify his expansionist goals and enslaves other ape clans.
An Unexpected Ally: The main ape protagonist, Noa, teams up with a human woman named Nova. This is a surprising development considering the state of humanity in this future.
Directorial Debut: This is director Wes Ball’s first foray into a major franchise. He’s known for his work on the Maze Runner trilogy.
Returning Talent: Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, who wrote the previous Planet of the Apes reboot films, contributed to the script.
Connecting the Dots: The name Nova might be a subtle nod to characters from previous films in the franchise – Taylor’s human mate in the original 1968 film and the mute human adopted by Maurice in War.
Pandemic Penmanship: The script was written during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Is Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes the last one?

There haven’t been any official announcements regarding Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes being the last instalment in the franchise.

The film industry doesn’t usually predetermine the number of sequels in a series, especially for successful franchises like Planet of the Apes. The decision to make more films depends on factors like box office performance, critical reception, and audience interest.

Is there a post-credit scene in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes?

ingdom of the Planet of the Apes doesn’t have a traditional post-credits scene with visuals. However, there is a post-credits audio cue that offers a hint about the story.

After the credits finish rolling, you’ll hear the sounds of an ape murmuring. This is believed to be Raka, the wise orangutan who appears to have drowned earlier in the film. This audio leaves the possibility open that Raka might have survived.