Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

A young ape embarks on a voyage that will cause him to doubt all he has been taught about the past and make decisions that may shape the future for both apes and humans, many years after Caesar’s rule.

The much awaited action-adventure film Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes from 20th Century Studios is getting ready for its May 10 theatrical debut. Reviewers have been responding to the movie since its global premiere. Critics have praised filmmaker Wes Ball’s vision and the film’s amazing visuals, hailing it as a well-deserved continuation of the legendary saga. (See Also: ‘Kingdom,’ a new film from the ‘Planet of the Apes’ franchise, looks to the future.)The much awaited action-adventure film Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes from 20th Century Studios is getting ready for its May 10 theatrical debut. Reviewers have been responding to the movie since its global premiere. It has been praised by critics as a magnificent and well-deserved continuation of the epic franchise.

While having breakfast on the morning of the “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” premiere, actors Peter Macon and Ras-Samuel learned they were staying at the same hotel. And as their gazes locked across the buffet line, they greeted one another like monkeys rather than exchanging waves or a polite hello. Hooting and panting at the sight of a friend, they dropped their shoulders and shuffled together, embodying their personalities.

At the Thursday Los Angeles premiere, Macon said to Variety, “I’m sure we made a spectacle of ourselves.” However, we initially encountered each other as apes and then as humans. Therefore, that won’t go away.

The “Kingdom” ensemble underwent six weeks at “ape school,” where they were taught how to walk, talk, play, and ride horses just like their primate counterparts, as Variety has previously reported. Their dedication to the program was so great, according to director Wes Ball, that he would “wander downstairs” into their training area and “be accosted by a pack of apes,” finding it “a little intimidating.”