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At last making its way to streaming platforms is the much awaited "Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes". Fans will now be able to experience the newest chapter in the venerable "Planet of the Apes" series from the comfort of their own homes following its theatrical premiere. "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" will premiere on Hulu on August 2, 2024, 20th Century Studios has revealed.
A few weeks after the movie debuted on VOD channels, the streaming release follows. This represents the most recent addition to Hulu's already large library of "Planet Of The Apes" films, including the 2011 reboot series.
The film's Hulu premiere has generated buzz and conjecture on the likelihood of a sequel. The last scene of the movie makes a clear road for more investigation of the changing environment and the rising conflict between humans and apes.
Kingdom of the Apes Endering Planet
Although the box office performance of the movie might not have been as explosive as that of its predecessors, viewers have connected with it and it has a fair 80% on Rotten Tomatoes. Particularly the ending has spurred conjecture on a possible sequel. The movie ends with the remains of humanity moving toward re-establishing communication, implying a growing resistance once Mae (Freya Allan) reveals her actual intentions. This enticing ending prepares the ground for more conflict in a possible sequel.
Future Vision of Wes Ball
Director Wes Ball has shown great excitement about delving deeper into the narrative. He said in a May interview with Screen Rant that there are "so many opportunities for different ways to go with the story," so implying the great possibility for developing the narrative. Ball hinted at a bigger vision in a different interview with Variety, implying that "Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes" might be the first of a new trilogy. Fans can eagerly await an official announcement about the franchise's future as the movie is now scheduled to grace streaming platforms.
Set many years following Caesar's narrative, "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" centers on an oasis Caesar aimed to settle. Whereas humans have descended to a more primordial state, the apes have created their own civilization. The film centers on the challenges of slavery and freedom as the ape clans negotiate a world rife with strife.
For Hulu, the arrival of "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" marks a significant turning point. Fans can now relive the epic adventure from the comfort of their own homes, even while the streaming release of the "Planet of the Apes" saga has rekindled excitement for its future.