Director Wes Ball envisions “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” as the catalyst for a new trilogy. Acknowledging that such large-scale films require ample time for production, Ball suggests Hollywood prioritize a faster turnaround between sequels. He cites the three-year gap between each installment in the previous “Caesar” trilogy as a baseline for the prospective new films. However, Ball notes that external factors may delay the sequel timeline, and he hopes that these obstacles can be swiftly addressed.
“We’ll take the necessary time to get it right,” said Ball. “This franchise is important to the studio, so we’re committed to delivering another successful installment. We don’t want to rush into production with an incomplete script, as it inevitably leads to problems. By taking our time and developing a solid foundation, we can create a film that meets the expectations of our audience.
Fortunately, we’ve already put considerable thought into the direction of the story. The ending of this movie opens up a world of possibilities for future exploration, rich with drama and conflict. We’re excited to dive deeper into this world and bring to life a captivating film.”
“None,” Ball quipped. “It’s tough creating these films. For clarity, titles follow this rule: it’s either one ‘of the’ or ‘for the,’ not multiple ‘of thes.’ Only a single ‘of the Planet of the Apes’ appears in each title. That’s how it’s been since the ’70s.”
Ball shared an additional anecdote about his initial title for the film: “Empire of the Planet of the Apes.” He explained that although it was his original idea, “we couldn’t do it, we just couldn’t.”
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Cast
The cast of *Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes* features:
* Owen Teague (Noa, a young chimpanzee)
* Kevin Duran (Proximus Caesar, a powerful chieftan)
* Travis Jeffery (Anaya)
* Lydia Peckham (Soona, a female chimpanzee and friend of Noa)
* Neil Sandilands (Koro)
* Peter Macon (Raka)
* Freya Allan (Mae, one of the few human characters)
Directed by Wes Ball, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes features a screenplay by Josh Friedman, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Patrick Aison.
Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.
Planet of the Apes movie order explained
With the upcoming release of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the Planet of the Apes franchise will officially include eleven movies:
- Planet of the Apes (1968)
- Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970)
- Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971)
- Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972)
- Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973)
- Planet of the Apes (2001) – Tim Burton’s standalone remake
- Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
- Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
- War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)
- Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)
Modern “Planet of the Apes” films often reference classic movies from the 1960s and 1970s. However, for those eager to see the upcoming “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” focusing on the three films released in the 2010s provides sufficient context for the new movie.