As a long-time fan who has grown up with the Planet of the Apes franchise, I couldn’t be more thrilled about the success of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and the confirmation that director Wes Ball will get to craft his planned trilogy! Ever since watching the original films as a kid, I’ve been captivated by the story of these intelligent apes and their complex relationships with humans.
It appears that moviegoers will be heading back to theaters again, as the strong box office and critical acclaim of this year’s addition to the long-running series, “Maze Runner,” has guaranteed that director Wes Ball will have the opportunity to create his intended trilogy. This information was shared in a summer box office summary by The Hollywood Reporter, which also highlighted how franchises and established brands have contributed to total domestic grosses exceeding $5.4 billion so far, despite being 13% lower than last year. However, these figures are better than anticipated for this time in 2024.
The report indicates that Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes served as a significant benchmark following the merger, and it’s reassuring to know that the movie exceeded expectations by earning approximately $400 million at the global box office, far surpassing its production budget of $160 million. As a result, filmmaker Wes Ball’s vision for a new trilogy has been realized, as stated in the report.
The “Planet of the Apes” movie series’ latest installment, titled “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” has become the eighth highest-grossing film of the year. This success can be attributed to a strategic theatrical run rather than an early digital release, which many studios have opted for in recent times. By allowing ample time in theaters, this franchise has managed to generate a substantial box office revenue, ensuring its continuation, much to the joy of fans.
Wes Ball Has Always Been Planning a New Planet of the Apes Trilogy
According to director Wes Ball, the world of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was intended as the start of a new trilogy. In an interview with Comicbook.com back in February, he mentioned that there was potential for further storytelling.
“We didn’t exactly resolve everything, but we do find ourselves at the threshold of a fresh opportunity. If we’ve accomplished enough, we can choose to continue our journey from this point.
In the shoes of a movie critic, I’d rephrase it as:
Alongside impressive earnings at the box office, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” also received rave reviews, with MovieWeb’s Richard Fink eagerly anticipating the upcoming sequel in the trilogy.
The Planet of the Apes Kingdom continues the storyline established by the Caesar trilogy, yet it also forges a thrilling, uncharted course. This fresh start takes the franchise to places no one has ventured before in this initial chapter of an enticing new trilogy.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
is now available to stream on Disney+.
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2024-09-17 14:01