'Kingdom Of The Plane Of The Apes, is creating massive curiosity as the audience waits to watch Apes take their empire ahead and rule mankind. Helmed by Wes Ball (known for the 'Maze Runner' trilogy), the film features a stellar cast including Owen Teague ('IT'), Freya Allan ('The Witcher'), Kevin Durand ('Locke & Key'), Peter Macon ('Shameless'), and William H. Macy ('Fargo'). The script is penned by Josh Friedman ('War of the Worlds'), along with Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver ('Avatar: The Way of Water') and Patrick Aison ('Prey'). While anticipation mounts for the next installment in this beloved franchise, let's recap the journey so far.
Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes (2011): This tale revolves around scientist Will Rodman, portrayed by James Franco, who strives to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease. His experimental drug, ALZ-112, is tested on chimpanzees, leading to the emergence of Caesar, a chimpanzee with exceptional intelligence. As Caesar matures, he becomes increasingly aware of his own intellect and the plight of apes in captivity.
Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes (2014): Set a decade after the events of the first film, this installment unfolds in a world ravaged by a deadly virus that decimates much of humanity. Caesar, now the leader of genetically enhanced apes, establishes a flourishing community in the forests near San Francisco.
War For The Planet Of The Apes (2017): As a continuation to the previous film, 'War for the Planet of the Apes' depicts Caesar and his fellow apes locked in battle against a human military faction known as Alpha-Omega, led by the merciless Colonel, played by Woody Harrelson. In the face of devastating losses, Caesar embarks on a quest for vengeance, determined to confront the Colonel and safeguard the future of his ape brethren.
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes (2024): Director Wes Ball injects fresh vitality into the global franchise, catapulting audiences several generations into the future following Caesar's reign. In this era, apes reign supreme while humans dwell in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader consolidates power, a young ape embarks on a perilous journey that challenges his understanding of the past and forces him to make decisions that will shape the destiny of both apes and humans alike.
'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes', presented by 20th Century Studios India, hits theaters on May 10, 2024, offering audiences an immersive experience in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.