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''Planet of the Apes'' is the longest-running American science-fiction film series<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gilchrist |first=Todd |date=May 8, 2024 |title='Planet of the Apes' Timeline Explained, From the 1968 Original to 'Kingdom' |url=https://variety.com/gallery/planet-of-the-apes-timeline-film-series/ |access-date=May 8, 2024 |work=Variety}}</ref> and has grossed a total of over {{US$|2}} billion worldwide, against a combined budget of $567.5 million. It has received particular attention among film critics for its treatment of [[Race (human categorization)|racial issues]]. Cinema and cultural analysts have also explored its [[Cold War]] and [[animal rights]] themes. The series has influenced subsequent films, media, and art, as well as popular culture and political discourse.

In October 2016, it was reported that a fourth film in the new series was being discussed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/war-for-the-planet-of-the-apes-sequels/|title='War for the Planet of the Apes' Director Matt Reeves "Absolutely" Has Ideas About Where the Story Goes Next|last=Han|first=Angie|website=slashfilm.com|publisher=/Film |date=October 11, 2016|access-date=August 13, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Owen|first=Luke|title=Planet of the Apes 4 already being developed|url=http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2016/10/planet-of-the-apes-4-already-being-developed/|access-date=October 13, 2016|website=flickeringmyth.com|publisher=Flickering Myth|date=October 12, 2016}}</ref> Shortly before the release of ''War'' in July 2017, Reeves said that he expressed interest in making more ''Apes'' films and that Steve Zahn, who played Bad Ape in the film, had set up a story for further sequels.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bianco |first1=Julia |title=Matt Reeves talks about the future of the Planet of the Apes franchise |url=https://www.looper.com/73308/future-planet-of-the-apes-franchise/ |access-date=April 19, 2019 |work=Looper.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=How Bad Ape Sets Up War for the Planet of the Apes Sequels |url=https://screenrant.com/war-planet-apes-sequels-bad-ape/ |access-date=April 19, 2019 |work=ScreenRant |date=July 6, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Davis |first1=Erik |title=Matt Reeves Says He Wants to Make More 'Planet of the Apes' Movies |url=https://www.fandango.com/movie-news/matt-reeves-says-he-wants-to-make-more-planet-of-the-apes-movies-752445 |access-date=April 19, 2019 |work=Fandango |date=July 11, 2017}}</ref> Writer Mark Bomback hinted that further films would be possible.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Britt |first1=Ryan |title='Planet of the Apes' Screenwriter Explains Where a Sequel Could Go Next |url=https://www.inverse.com/article/34287-war-for-the-planet-of-the-apes-sequels-mark-bomback-caesar |access-date=April 19, 2019 |work=Inverse |language=en}}</ref> In April 2019, following the [[acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney]], [[Walt Disney Studios (division)|Walt Disney Studios]] announced that future ''Planet of the Apes'' films were in development.<ref>{{cite news |last1= Giardina |first1= Carolyn |last2=McClintock |first2= Pamela |date= April 3, 2019 |title= New 'Avengers: Endgame' Footage Hits CinemaCon|url= https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/new-avengers-endgame-scene-shows-captain-marvel-joining-team-1199385|newspaper= [[The Hollywood Reporter]] |access-date= April 5, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Disney & Fox Promise More Alien & Planet of the Apes Movies |url=https://screenrant.com/disney-fox-cinemacon-alien-planet-apes/ |website=ScreenRant |access-date=April 19, 2019 |date=April 3, 2019}}</ref> In August 2019, Disney stated that any future installments would take place in the universe first established in ''Rise of the Planet of the Apes''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/disney-secures-the-future-of-planet-of-the-apes-but-when-will-a-sequel-arrive-144952494.html|title=Disney secures the future of 'Planet of the Apes,' but when will a sequel arrive?|website=yahoo.com|date=August 7, 2019 |language=en-US|access-date=December 9, 2019}}</ref> In February 2020, [[Wes Ball]] was announced as director of the next film, with Joe Hartwick Jr. and David Starke serving as producers. Ball explained that the story will take place after the events of ''War for the Planet of the Apes'', and continue to follow "Caesar's legacy".<ref name="WessBall">{{cite news |title=New 'Planet of the Apes' Movie in the Works With 'Maze Runner' Filmmaker Wes Ball |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/new-planet-apes-movie-works-maze-runner-filmmaker-1258816 |access-date=December 3, 2019 |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Daniel Dorrance Joins 'Planet of the Apes' Reboot For 20th Century Studios |last=Fisher |first=Jacob |url=https://discussingfilm.net/2020/02/16/daniel-dorrance-joins-planet-of-the-apes-reboot-for-20th-century-studios-exclusive/ |access-date=February 17, 2020 |work=Discussing Film |language=en}}</ref> In May 2020, it was announced that [[Josh Friedman]] will serve as screenwriter alongside Ball, while Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver will return to the franchise as producers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://discussingfilm.net/2020/05/26/wes-ball-gives-an-update-on-his-upcoming-planet-of-the-apes-continuation-exclusive-interview/ |title=Wes Ball Gives An Update on His Upcoming 'Planet of the Apes' Continuation – Exclusive Interview|date=May 26, 2020 |website=Discussing Film |first=Chris |last=St Lawrence}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'', 20th Century Studios president Steve Asbell stated that production would start between the late summer or early fall of 2022.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kit |first1=Borys |title=10-Plus Movies a Year for Hulu, 'Avatar' (For Real!), More 'Free Guy': 20th Century Studios President on Company's Future |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/avatar-death-on-the-nile-sequel-and-free-guy-future-1235103538/ |access-date=March 4, 2022 |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=[[MRC (company)|MRC]] and [[Penske Media Corporation]] |date=March 3, 2022}}</ref> In August 2022, [[Owen Teague]] was announced to have been cast in a lead role, the ape Noa.<ref name="Teague">{{cite web |last=Kroll |first=Justin |date=August 22, 2022 |title='Planet of the Apes': Owen Teague To Star In New Installment For 20th Century |url=https://deadline.com/2022/08/planet-of-the-apes-owen-teague-20th-century-1235097948/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622195201/https://movieweb.com/disney-impressed-with-new-planet-of-the-apes-script-now-planning-new-trilogy/ |archive-date=June 22, 2022 |access-date=August 23, 2022 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> In September 2022, [[Freya Allan]] and [[Peter Macon]] were announced to have been cast and the title was revealed to be ''Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Couch |first=Aaron |date=September 29, 2022 |title=Next 'Planet of the Apes' Cast, Title Unveiled |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kingdom-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-cast-1235230071/ |access-date=September 29, 2022 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kroll |first=Justin |date=September 29, 2022 |title=New 'Planet Of The Apes' Movie Taps 'The Witcher's Freya Allan To Star, Sets New Title And First Look |url=https://deadline.com/2022/09/planet-of-the-apes-the-witchers-freya-allen-1235130196/ |access-date=September 29, 2022 |website=Deadline Hollywood |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Zee |first=Michaela |date=September 29, 2022 |title=New 'Planet of the Apes' Movie Gets Title and First Look, Will Star 'The Witcher's' Freya Allan |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/news/planet-of-the-apes-new-movie-title-photo-freya-allan-1235388309/ |access-date=September 29, 2022 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> Production for the film began in October 2022 in [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]] at [[Disney Studios Australia]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tulich |first=Katherine |date=October 9, 2022 |title='Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Starts Shooting at Renamed Disney Studios Australia |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/news/kingdom-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-shooting-australia-1235397570/ |access-date=October 9, 2022 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>

 

 

== Other media and merchandise ==

!scope=row style="text-align:left;| ''[[Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes]]''

| May 10, 2024

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| $160 million

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! $687.6–792.6 million

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