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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a 2024 American science fiction action film directed by Wes Ball.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a 2024 American science fiction action film directed by Wes Ball. Set many generations after War for the Planet of the Apes, it follows a young chimpanzee named Noa and a human woman named Mae as ape and human societies face an uncertain future.

Premise

The story takes place generations after Caesar's era, when apes are dominant and humans have declined. It follows Noa and Mae as they confront a new ape power structure and competing visions for the future.

Cast and characters

Owen Teague stars as Noa and Freya Allan as Mae. Other major cast members include Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy.

Production

The film was directed by Wes Ball and produced by 20th Century Studios as part of the Planet of the Apes franchise. It continues the performance-capture-based approach associated with the modern series.

Release

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was released in theatres on May 10, 2024. It has a running time of 145 minutes and a PG-13 rating.

Key facts

  • The film is set several generations after the events of War for the Planet of the Apes.
  • It centres on Noa, a young chimpanzee, and Mae, a human woman, whose journeys affect the future of both species.
  • Wes Ball directed the film, with a screenplay credited to Josh Friedman, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Patrick Aison.
  • The film was released theatrically by 20th Century Studios on May 10, 2024.
  • Its cast includes Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy.
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Canadian context

The film was released in Canada as part of the same wide theatrical rollout as other major Hollywood studio releases, and it continued the long-running Planet of the Apes franchise popular with Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

What is Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes?
It is a 2024 science fiction action film and a franchise sequel set generations after War for the Planet of the Apes.
Who directed the film?
Wes Ball directed Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
Who stars in the movie?
The film stars Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy.
When was it released?
It was released in theatres on May 10, 2024.
What is the story about?
It follows Noa, a young chimpanzee, and Mae, a human woman, as they navigate conflicts among ape societies and determine what comes next for apes and humans.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_the_Planet_of_the_Apes
    Supports: Cast and basic plot premise.
  2. 20th Century Studios — https://www.20thcenturystudios.com/movies/kingdom-of-the-planet-of-the-apes
    Supports: Official release date, runtime, rating, director, writers, producers, cast, and synopsis.
  3. The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/10/movies/kingdom-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-what-to-know.html
    Supports: Placement in the franchise and time setting relative to earlier films.
  4. TMDb — https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/653346-kingdom-of-the-planet-of-the-apes?language=en-US
    Supports: Synopsis and franchise context.
  5. Cinemark — https://www.cinemark.com/movie-news/articles/kingdom-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-cast-story-release-date-plot-details
    Supports: Release date and broad plot context.
  6. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/kingdom-of-the-planet-of-the-apes
    Supports: Cast, director, runtime, rating, and story details.