‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes‘ had its world premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater in Los Angeles on May 2, 2025. Following the end of the premiere, the reviews are out, which is said to be another strong entry in the Planet of the Apes franchise.
From the reviews, we find out that the director, Wes Ball, has made the visuals and VFX very incredible. Also, the film holds Caesar’s legacy with a strong content-oriented story and a perfect cast. It will be a fresh start to an epic new saga.
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Reviews:
Image Source: 20th Century Studios On the Twitter (X) platform, the film reviewers have shared their experiences with the movie. Check it out below.
According to Matt Neglia, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is yet another strong entry in the Planet of the Apes franchise. I was relieved and thrilled by how much I enjoyed it, even compared to the last nearly-perfect trilogy. Ball wisely takes his time establishing the state of the planet set many generations after the last film, exploring how the Christ-like legend of Caesar has spread for both good and evil, and introducing us to new characters we grow to care about. Owen Teague, Kevin Durand, and Peter Macon all deliver memorable performances. A tremendous visual feat with the best visual effects seen in a movie since Avatar: The Way of Water while never wavering from its emotional core.”
According to Ian Sandwell, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a strong continuation of the series. It takes a little while to find its footing, but it builds into a captivating second act and a thrilling finale. Excited to see where it heads from here after an intriguing ending.”
According to ComicBook.com’s Brandon Davis, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is just a classic summer blockbuster. It takes a minute to get going, thoroughly introducing new characters and timelines, then never looking back. VFX is astonishing. Great performances. It feels like the start of an epic new saga. I need the next one ASAP.”
According to Daniel Howat, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a worthy successor to the throne. A bold leap into the future of this world caught me immediately. It’s a genuinely exciting action adventure, perhaps larger in scope than the last films, but just as grounded in honest emotion.”
Image Source: 20th Century Studios Director Ball from a screenplay by Josh Friedman, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Patrick Aison. The film stars Owen Teague as Cornelius, the chimpanzee son of Caesar, along with Freya Allan, Peter Macon, Eka Darville, Kevin Durand, Travis Jeffery, Neil Sandilands, Sara Wiseman, Lydia Peckham, Ras-Samuel Weld A’abzgi, William H. Macy, and Dichen Lachman.
The 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.
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ will hit theaters on May 10, 2024, by 20th Century Studios.
