The fourth installment in the Planet of the Apes reboot franchise and the tenth film overall, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a highly anticipated continuation of the saga. Telling the story of highly intelligent apes and their fight for power in a post-apocalyptic world, this Wes Ball-directed feature catapults us much deeper into the science fiction lore, as each film seemingly gets more and more grand. Starring Owen Teague, Freya Allen and Peter Macon, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes centers itself on the evolving dynamics between the ape society and its remaining human survivors. The eighth-highest-grossing film of 2024 with $237 million worldwide, old and new Planet of the Apes fans alike have met the latest film excitedly with positive feedback and an 81% on Rotten Tomatoes . Let’s break down the ending and its implications for the future of the franchise. ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Plot Recap Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is set generations after the...
