Box Office Success Shows of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Reflect Staying Power of the Franchise
The three previous Planet of the Apes films, which follow the ascent of Andy Serkis' Caesar, were much welcomed. Particularly the later two, under direction by Matt Reeves, drew on a dark and gritty atmosphere that very much connected with viewers. The highest-grossing movie in the series, 2014's Dawn of the Planet of the Apes closed theatrically with an amazing $710.6 million globally.
With $ 490.7 million, War for the Planet of the Apes was still a major success while not quite reaching the same levels. Ball's movie won't achieve this level as it stands now, but considering the status of the box office in 2024 it could still be regarded as a modest success. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes probably needs to produce about $320 million to break even; marketing expenses are not considered. The fact that the movie will most likely be profitable by the time everything is said and done is encouraging for the future.
The Box Office for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Notches a Huge Worldwide Milestone
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has crossed a significant box office milestone following its opening at the start of May. Directing the most recent addition to the long-running Planet of the Apes series, Wes Ball follows Noa (O Owen Teague) as he partners with human Mae (Freya Allan) for an epic journey. Audiences certainly connected with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and the reviews for it were usually rather positive.
Collider claims Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has made $302 million globally. This number results from $129 million domestically and $172 million in foreign markets. Said to have a $160 million budget is the film.
APEs: Looking Ahead
The finale of The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes obviously sets up a sequel, and it is now rather likely that another movie will obtain approval. Given this kind of more modest box office performance, a studio would probably be seeking to make another movie at a somewhat lower budget; yet, given this franchise's effects-heavy nature, it's not obvious if this is feasible. In any case, the performance of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes points to audience still-interest in the series.
Set some years following War for the Planet of the Apes, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes marks the next chapter in the Apes story. Ape clans have established their home in the oasis Caesar intended to live in, but in their absence people have returned to their natural forms. As they fight for slavery and emancipation, outliers in the Ape tribes will choose sides in a rapidly developing society.
The Latest Movie
Wes Ball helmsons the most recent Planet of the Apes film in the long-running series. The movie centers on Noa (Owen Teague), who hooks up with human Mae (Freya Allan) on an amazing adventure. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has clearly attracted viewers and the reviews for it have been mostly good.
Rotten Tomatoes show Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes a respectable 80%.
