Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Makes a Splash on HBO Max 1 Year Later

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Freya Allen is returning as Ciri for Season 4, but a sci-fi movie she starred in last year is now gaining popularity on streaming services. The movie, released in 2024, received excellent reviews from both audiences and critics.

As of November 15th, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is now the third most popular movie on HBO Max, according to FlixPatrol. It’s currently behind only Materialists and Elf on the streaming service. The 2024 film, which serves as a prequel to the classic 1968 Planet of the Apes, broadened the story with a new standalone adventure. It earned $397.3 million worldwide, with a production budget of around $160 million.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes takes place in a future where humans are no longer in charge and apes rule the world. The story follows Noa (Owen Teague), who is destined to lead his ape tribe, and Mae (Allen), a clever human survivor. Critics generally like the film, giving it an 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes after over 300 reviews, and audiences give it a 77%. One critic praised it as “absolutely perfect,” while another highlighted its stunning visuals and impressive effects, calling it a breathtaking and expansive addition to the Planet of the Apes series.

What’s Next for the Franchise?

As a huge movie fan, I’ve been following the progress of Wes Ball’s latest project. He’s the director who brought a popular video game to the big screen, and he’s already planning the next installment! Back in February 2025, he shared an update, letting us know they were actively working on the sequel to Kingdom. It’s currently slated for a 2027 release, which is exciting news for fans like me, and he also gave a little insight into what we can expect.

Look, we are working on something, that much I can tell you. And honestly, I’m a bit of a perfectionist – I’ve got a lot of different ideas I’m juggling right now. I’d love to explore them all, but the possibilities for where we could take the next film are just incredibly exciting. We’ve already laid some groundwork in this movie – little details and setups that you probably haven’t even noticed yet – that will really pay off later. It’s all about building something special.

As a fan, I’ve noticed a pattern – the second movie in a trilogy is often the strongest, and it seems like this one fits that mold! That’s where things really get intense, with all the major conflicts and big consequences playing out. What I’m really excited about is seeing how much Noa changes throughout the film. They’ve done a great job setting everything up, building towards a really interesting future for these characters, and honestly, the creators seem super hyped about where things are headed, which gets me even more excited!

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is streaming on HBO Max.

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2025-11-16 02:06