Planet of the Apes became the first continuous series of sequels that would become the standard of genre-filmmaking in Hollywood since its first film in 1968. It laid the ground for giants like Star Wars and Star Trek as the first science fiction property to develop a series of sequels alongside live-action and animated TV shows, books, comics and merchandising – from action figures to lunchboxes.
As an expert on Planet of the Apes, it is always exciting to see this groundbreaking franchise continue to be popular. This new film is a strong addition that ties in nicely with the rest of the growing universe.
Kingdom is set 300 years after War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) and the evolution of ape-kind from human companion species to dominant species. Caesar (Andy Serkis), the leader of the apes in the later films of the original series and first three reboots, led his tribe to the promised land. In this sequel, we see the fulfilment of that promise with the Eagle Tribe.
